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Contact Your Federal Representatives
Find and contact your local MP, Senators, and Ministers to raise concerns about Partner Income Testing.
Direct contact with elected representatives is one of the most effective ways to push for policy change.
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List of Senators
Find and contact your local MP, Senators, and Ministers to raise concerns about Partner Income Testing.
Direct contact with elected representatives is one of the most effective ways to push for policy change.
List of Members
Find and contact your local MP, Senators, and Ministers to raise concerns about Partner Income Testing.
Direct contact with elected representatives is one of the most effective ways to push for policy change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Partner Income Testing?
Partner Income Testing is a Centrelink policy that reduces or removes a person’s payment based on their partner’s income — regardless of whether that income is shared.
Who does this affect?
Disabled people, carers, older Australians, students, and anyone receiving income support who is in a relationship or perceived to be in one.
Why is this a problem?
It creates forced financial dependence by assuming access to a partner’s income and removing individual financial autonomy.
What are the real-world impacts?
People are forced to choose between relationships and survival. It can trap individuals in unsafe or controlling situations, increase vulnerability to financial abuse, and remove independence.
Is this about discouraging relationships?
No — it’s about ensuring people are not penalised for being in one.
What is being advocated for?
The removal of Partner Income Testing and recognition of individuals as financially independent, regardless of relationship status.
How can people support this?
By sharing stories, raising awareness, engaging with media, and supporting policy reform efforts.