I've got a Centrelink debt. What can I do?
Common question · Centrelink & Social Security Appeals · Australia · 23 October 2026
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Ask Centrelink for an explanation of how the debt was calculated.
You can request a review if you think it's wrong, and ask for a repayment arrangement you can afford.
Debts can sometimes be waived in special circumstances.
Welfare rights centres and the National Debt Helpline can help.
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