Concerns regarding payments earned from Youtube.
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I have recently created a YouTube channel as a hobby, which has performed better than I initially expected. I have now reached the required watch hours and subscriber count to begin earning income, expecting to receive my first payment soon.
I would like to seek advice on how to report this income to Centrelink. Should I include these earnings in my fortnightly reporting once I receive payment? But how would I report the hours worked, as there is no fixed schedule—I generally treat this as a part-time activity while continuing to search for full-time employment.
Or would this be suited for the 'manage income and payments' section. I want to ensure I meet all reporting requirements, as I am anxious that failing to report this income correctly could result in my payments being suspended.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!