Centrelink clearances are required where current or former members or their partners have declared that he or she is currently receiving a Social Security pension, payment or benefit.
If a Centrelink clearance has been requested fortnightly payments are made and arrears are held pending the receipt of a Centrelink Clearance.
For further information please see: CLIK Chapter 2.2.1 Centrelink Clearances. [1]
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-2-applying-pension/21-claims/214-assessment-claim/centrelink-clearance