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Return to Australia procedures for service centre and Smart Centre staff for pension payments 061-03020000



Policy

Social Security Guide, 7.1.1.10, Overview of portability legislation

Social Security Guide, 7.2.1.10, Departure & Arrival Notification

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the 'Latest' version.

Notification of return to Australia

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

  • section 67, Person who has made a claim
  • section 68, Person receiving social security payment or holding concession card

Savings provisions

Social Security Act 1991

  • Schedule 1A, Clause 128 (1), Saving provision-portability rules relating to rates of pension
  • Schedule 1A, Clause 135 (1), Unlimited maximum portability period for disability support pension