3.6.3.2 Example of applying a Centrelink recovery amount to a weekly payment

A Centrelink debt of $2160 is to be paid for the period 3 August to 20 November (16 weeks). The weekly payment amount is $750.

Period	Weekly maximum rate	Centrelink deduction	Weekly amount payable to worker	Direct payee - taxation rules
3/8-7/8	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00	$0.00
8/8-14/8	$750.00	$750.00	$0.00	$0.00
15/8-21/8	$750.00	$660.00	$90.00	Tax on $90.00 per week
22/8-20/11	$750.00 per week	$0.00	$750.00 per week	Tax on $750.00 per week

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