Australians who receive Centrelink payments are being reminded to check their reporting dates and payment periods ahead of the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, as several key Services Australia offices and call centres will be temporarily closed.
📅 Key Closure Dates:
- Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
- Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)
- Friday, April 25 (Anzac Day)
Due to these closures, Services Australia has announced that reporting dates and payment schedules will be affected, meaning some people may need to report earlier or expect their payments earlier or later than usual.
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“This means your reporting and payment dates may change and you’ll need to report early,” said Services Australia via its official website.
🧾 What It Means for You
While income reporting is still possible when offices are closed—especially online through MyGov or the Express Plus Centrelink app—actual payments may be delayed until after the public holiday. In some cases, payments may be made early, particularly if reporting is completed ahead of schedule.
“We won’t delay payments because of a public holiday, but we may pay you earlier than normal,” Services Australia explained.
“You’ll need to budget so this payment lasts until your next payment day.”
💸 Affected Payments – Check These Dates!
If you’re receiving any of the following allowances, your reporting and payment dates may be changed for the holiday period:
- JobSeeker Payment
- Youth Allowance
- Austudy
- Special Benefit
- Farm Household Allowance
- Status Resolution Support Services Payment
Additionally, pension payments across a wide range of categories are also affected:
- Age Pension
- Disability Support Pension
- Carer Payment & Carer Allowance
- Parenting Payment
- ABSTUDY
- Assistance for Isolated Children
- Pensioner Education Supplement
- Double Orphan Pension
- Family Tax Benefit payments
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✅ What You Should Do Now
To avoid any disruption, log into your Centrelink online account or check the Express Plus app to confirm your updated reporting dates. Planning ahead is essential, especially if you rely on your payment to cover essential expenses.
A few quick tips:
- Report as early as allowed if your payment falls near a public holiday.
- Double-check the date your next payment will hit your account.
- Budget wisely, especially if you receive an early payment, as the gap until the next cycle may be longer than usual.
📱 Stay Updated
Keep an eye on notifications from Services Australia, and consider setting a reminder for your revised reporting day. With the right preparation, you can avoid any surprises and stay financially stable through the holiday season.