Published: 26 May 2026
We’ve increased the small debt waiver amount and expanded when we can use our special circumstances waiver.
Thanks to government decisions made in November 2025, we’ve made changes to how we manage Centrelink debts. These changes reflect our commitment to providing better outcomes and supporting people when life becomes difficult.
We’ve increased the small debt waiver amount. We now waive a debt if the amount is under $250. This amount will be indexed each year against the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to keep pace with changes in living…