Centrelink

What happens when separation doesn’t fit neatly into legal boxes? In this episode of Weaving Gold, Nathan and Jordan unpack how Centrelink decides if you’re a spouse, the five key tests of separation, and how aged care’s “protected person” rules affect the family home. They explore what this means for defined benefit pensions, Centrelink payments, and aged care fees—showing just how intertwined retirement, estate planning, and separation can be.