https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/directors-fees?context=22441
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
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https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/advance-payment?context=22441
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments...
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