Australian Government Bonus Payments

Important Information
To receive a bonus payment you must have been eligible for a qualifying Centrelink payment on 3 February 2009.

If you are eligible for a bonus, it will be automatically paid into your bank account, subject to the supporting legislation passing through Parliament.

You do not need to contact Centrelink.

Australian Government bonus payments

On 3 February 2009, the Australian Government announced the Household Stimulus Package to provide widespread assistance to low and middle-income households. The Household Stimulus Package includes one-off bonus payments for some Centrelink customers, including families, students and farmers.

Bonus payments are non-taxable and are not considered income for social security purposes.

The bonus payments are:
• Single Income Family Bonus
• Back to School Bonus
• Farmer’s Hardship Bonus
•Training and Learning Bonus