Things that give you the sh1ts

[MW]

pity he wasn't a drop bear

[bennymacca]

As much as I laughed at LM, that is honestly messed up tipper. I wasn’t sure if you were serious for the first half of your post.

[Lightning McQueen]

As much as I laughed at LM, that is honestly messed up tipper. I wasn’t sure if you were serious for the first half of your post.

I had to read it 3 times.

[tipper]

As much as I laughed at LM, that is honestly messed up tipper. I wasn’t sure if you were serious for the first half of your post.

sadly, completely serious. i have terrible zoomed in photos to prove it. i couldnt get close enough for my phone to take a clear picture unfortunately.

im actually surprised someone here at work hasnt played me the theme from blinky bill or something...

[Wedgie]

Reminds me of Neil Diamond in Hot August Night thanking the tree people.

[mighty_tiger_79]

As much as I laughed at LM, that is honestly messed up tipper. I wasn’t sure if you were serious for the first half of your post.

I had to read it 3 times.

I did twice....

[heater31]

im actually surprised someone here at work hasnt played me the theme from blinky bill or something...

I would......but we don't work in the same office [emoji6]


I've got form too, my manager broke a tooth the other week and took a sickie.....upon his return covered his desk in confectionery teeth!

[Booney]

$1.86 per litre for premium fuel.

[Lightning McQueen]

After breaking up from my wife late in 2012 I set out to make a better life for my kids and I, I didn't want to lose them so I put my life on hold and rebuilt myself from scratch, I left with nothing except some huge debts that I knew nothing of at the time.

The CSA told me that I had to go to Centrelink to do assessments and work out child support etc. as there was shared custody, I did and it was a feeling of accomplishment as I was recognised as a sole parent and everything was above board.

I received the minimum payments (based on my wage), around $90-$110 per fortnight, I done my taxes immediately after getting my group certificate and then Centrelink would send me a letter of re-assessment based on my estimated earnings vs actual earnings, I always over-estimated to avoid any fines etc.

I received money 3 times after they had assessed my tax.

Here I am, 5 years later and I receive an email saying I owe them $10,000 for over-payments between 2014-2016, how the hell do they work this out, they didn't even give me that much money during this time, no wonder people go and do crazy shit!

[amber_fluid]

After breaking up from my wife late in 2012 I set out to make a better life for my kids and I, I didn't want to lose them so I put my life on hold and rebuilt myself from scratch, I left with nothing except some huge debts that I knew nothing of at the time.

The CSA told me that I had to go to Centrelink to do assessments and work out child support etc. as there was shared custody, I did and it was a feeling of accomplishment as I was recognised as a sole parent and everything was above board.

I received the minimum payments (based on my wage), around $90-$110 per fortnight, I done my taxes immediately after getting my group certificate and then Centrelink would send me a letter of re-assessment based on my estimated earnings vs actual earnings, I always over-estimated to avoid any fines etc.

I received money 3 times after they had assessed my tax.

Here I am, 5 years later and I receive an email saying I owe them $10,000 for over-payments between 2014-2016, how the hell do they work this out, they didn't even give me that much money during this time, no wonder people go and do crazy shit!

Take a deep breathe mate.
It’s a pain dealing with Centrelink but they have probably made a mistake as they sometimes do.

Good luck with it though mate.

[Spargo]

After breaking up from my wife late in 2012 I set out to make a better life for my kids and I, I didn't want to lose them so I put my life on hold and rebuilt myself from scratch, I left with nothing except some huge debts that I knew nothing of at the time.

The CSA told me that I had to go to Centrelink to do assessments and work out child support etc. as there was shared custody, I did and it was a feeling of accomplishment as I was recognised as a sole parent and everything was above board.

I received the minimum payments (based on my wage), around $90-$110 per fortnight, I done my taxes immediately after getting my group certificate and then Centrelink would send me a letter of re-assessment based on my estimated earnings vs actual earnings, I always over-estimated to avoid any fines etc.

I received money 3 times after they had assessed my tax.

Here I am, 5 years later and I receive an email saying I owe them $10,000 for over-payments between 2014-2016, how the hell do they work this out, they didn't even give me that much money during this time, no wonder people go and do crazy shit!

Make sure the email is legit.

[Footy Chick]

Clearly a mistake, you can't owe more than you've been given.

You're a smart bloke, do the sums so your argument is flawless and then go into battle.

[Lightning McQueen]

After breaking up from my wife late in 2012 I set out to make a better life for my kids and I, I didn't want to lose them so I put my life on hold and rebuilt myself from scratch, I left with nothing except some huge debts that I knew nothing of at the time.

The CSA told me that I had to go to Centrelink to do assessments and work out child support etc. as there was shared custody, I did and it was a feeling of accomplishment as I was recognised as a sole parent and everything was above board.

I received the minimum payments (based on my wage), around $90-$110 per fortnight, I done my taxes immediately after getting my group certificate and then Centrelink would send me a letter of re-assessment based on my estimated earnings vs actual earnings, I always over-estimated to avoid any fines etc.

I received money 3 times after they had assessed my tax.

Here I am, 5 years later and I receive an email saying I owe them $10,000 for over-payments between 2014-2016, how the hell do they work this out, they didn't even give me that much money during this time, no wonder people go and do crazy shit!

Take a deep breathe mate.
It’s a pain dealing with Centrelink but they have probably made a mistake as they sometimes do.

Good luck with it though mate.

One would hope, I can only see this going south for me though, I'll just have to take it up the tail-pipe.

It's just crap that so many abuse the system and find little loop holes etc, I got a pittance of what I'd spend on them and get reamed, I wont be ringing them today, I know I'll get nowhere if I'm pissed off, I'll have to find time and go in there.

They have the power to simply say "we made a mistake, we overpaid you, pay it back"

[Lightning McQueen]

Clearly a mistake, you can't owe more than you've been given.

You're a smart bloke, do the sums so your argument is flawless and then go into battle.

The same thing happened to my eldest while she was going to uni, she got a $4500 overpayment bill despite only receiving $2700 for the period specified, she spent hours going through it and producing documents supporting her claim but they didn't budge.

I do have every bit of correspondence I've had with them over the past 6 years but I think it's a David vs Goliath battle.

[MW]

Happened to my Mum a couple of years ago. She fought and lost.

[Lightning McQueen]

Happened to my Mum a couple of years ago. She fought and lost.

Yep, rarely ends well.

[bennymacca]

If you’re sure that you don’t owe they much I’d be going to have a chat win a lawyer too

[amber_fluid]

If you’re sure that you don’t owe they much I’d be going to have a chat win a lawyer too

I wouldn’t advice that.
You’re talking about Centrelink Benny.

Email, Call, go into their office and be nice with them is the only way to deal with Centrelink unfortunately.

[RB]

You could ask them for details on the payments that they say occurred, e.g. what date the payment was made, what BSB/account was it paid into, then check with your bank as to whether those payments were made. As it was in the last 4 years, there may still be a record of it online if you have online banking, otherwise you can check your statements or even ask the bank for information.

At the end of the day, Centrelink surely needs to be able to show you that they made these payments.

[Footy Chick]

If you’re sure that you don’t owe they much I’d be going to have a chat win a lawyer too

I wouldn’t advice that.
You’re talking about Centrelink Benny.

Email, Call, go into their office and be nice with them is the only way to deal with Centrelink unfortunately.

There is an ombudsman though - oh - and today tonight