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Australian residence rules for New Zealand citizens 106-06010020



Policy

Residence requirements see Social Security Guide, 3.1.1.10 Residence Requirements

Visa requirements for NZ citizens see Social Security Guide, 9.1.3 New Zealand Citizens

Social Security Guide, 10.2, Agreement with New Zealand 2002

Social Security Guide, 3.2.3.10, Qualification for YA

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 7, Australian residence definitions
    • subsection 2, 'An Australian resident is a person who:'
    • subsection 3, 'In deciding for the purposes of this Act whether or not a person is residing in Australia, regard must be had to:'
  • section 1218C, Extension of person's portability period