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A week ago, I shared my anonymous, independently-led 10-15 minute survey documenting the human cost of the Partner Income Test. (Original post here).

The survey has received over 500 responses and is still open for responses until Friday 1st May 2026.

Find more information and take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjxWRvcKN2RSChd1y9r0_N_fUT3mHT2HFTIIVaJvospwbQ3w/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to share their story, and the survey. Feel free to reach out at EndthePIT@proton.me

(Thank you to the Centrelink and CentrelinkOz mods for allowing the original post to stay up, this post is to continue gathering responses and update the survey closing date).

Hi everyone, my name is Sophia. In 2025, I led the national petition to End the Partner Income Test (PIT) on welfare in Australia, which received over 25,000 signatures.

Despite that support, the Minister for Social Services has maintained that the PIT is a 'work incentive.' This ignores the reality for the 47% of Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients who are unable to work.

I am an independent advocate (not backed by an organization or university), and I’m conducting this survey to fill the gap in national research regarding the real-world impacts of these Centrelink systems.

Survey Details:

• Time: 10-15 minutes
• Anonymity: Completely anonymous
• Result: The results will be compiled into a report for the public, media, and government.

Link and more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjxWRvcKN2RSChd1y9r0_N_fUT3mHT2HFTIIVaJvospwbQ3w/viewform?usp=header

If you’d like to submit the survey another way or want more information, you can reach me at: endthePIT@proton.me.

(If this violates specific community guidelines, please let me know how I can adjust it!)