Thread: Centrelink, claiming the Aged Pension. Grrrrrrrrr!

Without intending to make this a political post which will be deleted, the only things left are solid continuing complaints to the local members and anyone else who will listen including newspapers and radio, and direct complaints to the minister - if these people can be made to see that it will affect peoples' perception of them they may act.

They do seem to follow the precept that if the wheel doesn't squeak - then there is absolutely no need for them to oil it.

Threaten to, and remember to use, the ballot box effectively

Originally Posted by 87County

They do seem to follow the precept that if the wheel doesn't squeak - then there is absolutely no need for them to oil it.

Perhaps we should insist that they drive Defenders as their Government supplied cars. They may learn the error of those ways..

Originally Posted by johntins

Perhaps we should insist that they drive Defenders as their Government supplied cars. They may learn the error of those ways..

Don't reward them, make them drive Hyundai Getzes.

When I went on the aged pension a couple of years ago, I do remember the question about workers compensation, but it was easy for me I had no claims on workers compensation at all. I remember having to make an appointment for an interview with Centrelink, but I cannot remember waiting four months for the application to be processed..........seems a bit long????

There is a way to deal with government departments. Put yourself in their mindset.
Each question needs a response. Right or Wrong doesn't enter into it. That box just needs to be ticked.

If your mate doesn't remember workers compensation payouts from fifty years ago, chances are Centrelink has no idea either. The answer to the question would be "No".
Only put down stuff from the recent past. If you can't remember it, either will they.

If they do, deal with it then.

Hi,
Yep it was quite arduous, but not impossible. Birth certificates were hassle for SWMBO with interstate issues and certified ID being asked for while we were touring, but we got there with a small allowance in the end. Only of course to loose it when they lowered the threshold.

The concessions were worth more than the payment.

Cheers

Originally Posted by 87County

Without intending to make this a political post which will be deleted, the only things left are solid continuing complaints to the local members and anyone else who will listen including newspapers and radio, and direct complaints to the minister - if these people can be made to see that it will affect peoples' perception of them they may act.

They do seem to follow the precept that if the wheel doesn't squeak - then there is absolutely no need for them to oil it.

Threaten to, and remember to use, the ballot box effectively

This.

Remember, Centrelink don't make the rules, they are given the unenviable task of enforcement.

Originally Posted by rick130

This.

Remember, Centrelink don't make the rules, they are given the unenviable task of enforcement.

... there are some there that appear to enjoy doing it