Question: Robert, aged 45, was employed as a labourer until he injured his back. He now receives a disability support pension paid by Centrelink. His wife

Robert, aged 45, was employed as a labourer until he injured his back. He now receives a disability support pension paid by Centrelink. His wife Faye, aged 43, is his full-time carer and receives a carer payment from Centrelink.

Does Roberts disability support pension or Fayes carer payment need to be included as assessable income on their tax returns?

Why?

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