Former Cashless Debit Card locations and Income Management

Since 6 March 2023, participants in former Cashless Debit Card locations have been able to volunteer for enhanced Income Management and get a SmartCard.  

The locations include:  

  • Ceduna, South Australia 
  • Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, Queensland 
  • East Kimberley, Northern Territory 
  • Goldfields region, Western Australia  
  • Cape York and Doomadgee regions, Queensland.  

To learn more about volunteering for enhanced Income Management:  

Call SmartCard enhanced Income Management hotline on 1800 252 604. 

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Update
4 September 2023
Changes to income management legislation
Legislation passed to abolish the Cashless Debit Card in September 2022 and all participants moved off the program by 6 March 2023.
Update
30 September 2023
Response to Senate Committee
In July 2023, the department responded to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs Legislation final report from their inquiry into the Social Securit…
Update
10 October 2024
Consultation on the future of Income Management
We are consulting on the future of Income Management across Australia.
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