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Policy
Social Security Guide 7.1 Portability of payments outside Australia
Social Security Guide 7.1.1 Portability table (summary of payment rules)
Social Security Guide 7.1.2 Payments with unlimited portability
Social Security Guide 7.1.3 Payments & concession cards with limited portability
Social Security Guide 7.1.4 Portability Extensions
Social Security Guide 7.1.8 Portability definitions
Social Security Guide 7.2.1 Pre-departure arrangements for portable payments
Social Security Guide 7.2.3 Portability determinations, dates of effect & transfers while overseas
Legislation
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Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
- section 67, Person who has made a claim
- section 68, Person receiving social security payment or holding concession card
- section 1217, Meaning of maximum portability period, allowable absence and portability period