The Latest Breaking News from Centrelink

'An alarming trend': Seniors poverty on the rise

'I don't think we have ever had this many people over 65 below the poverty line before.'

Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2023

How two reporters exposed Centrelink’s robodebt injustice and gave voice to the victimised

Christopher Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes look back at a Guardian Australia scoop and tell how initial shock gave way to disbelief, frustration and then – finally – vindication

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023

Welfare advocates welcome Centrelink rule change to help domestic violence victims

Officers will have to consider whether domestic violence is a factor when determining if welfare recipient is part of a couple

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023

Dodgy funeral company Youpla banked on Centrepay for payments

A company that sold junk funeral policies to Indigenous people increased profits by relying on Centrelink's billing system, Centrepay.

The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

Ask the Expert: Tackling your financial future – what to consider before you get started

A good financial adviser will help you work out your goals for the future as well as acting as a coach to help you stay on track.

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Zakat payment system helping people in need as cost of living rises

This payment system helps people in need deal with rising living costs and transform their lives — and puts food on the table for Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

When both their sons took their own lives after receiving Robodebt demands, Kath and Jenny came together to seek change

Jenny Miller and Kath Madgwick became household names for those following the fallout from the automated Robodebt scheme. For the first time they talk about the bond they share after both their sons died and their plans to change the stigma around suicide.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023

WTF: Centrelink Can Ask Cops To Snoop In Your Phone If It Thinks You’re Lying About Eligibility

In some cases it can even ask police to crack your passwords.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 14, 2023

'Inhumane' debt collection of welfare overpayments ends

The federal government will no longer use third-party debt collection agencies for welfare overpayments following lessons learned from the robodebt debacle.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Experts say AI scams are on the rise as criminals use voice cloning, phishing and technologies like ChatGPT to trick people

Artificial intelligence is getting better at pretending to be human, and scammers are taking advantage.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023