What is myGov used for in Australia?
myGov is a platform that allows you to access a range of government services online using a single login. It's designed to make it easier for people in Australia to interact with government agencies and complete tasks like lodging tax returns, applying for government benefits, or updating their details.
Here are some examples of what you can do with myGov:
View and update your personal information:
- Lodge tax returns
- Claim government benefits
- View and update your Medicare details
- View and pay your child support payments
- View and update your Centrelink payments
- View and update your Australian Taxation Office (ATO) records
To use myGov, you must set up an account and link it to participating government agencies. You can then use your myGov login to access these agencies and complete tasks online. You can use myGov on a computer or via the myGov app on a smartphone or tablet.