Residence and Portability screens 106-06020020
Policy
Family Assistance Guide, 2.1.2, Australian Residence
Social Security Guide, 3.1.1.10, Residence Requirements
Social Security Guide, 9.2, Visa Subclasses & Payment Eligibility for Visas Issued After 1/9/94
Paid Parental Leave Guide, 9, Births & adoptions before 1 July 2023
Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Period (NARWP)
Social Security Guide, 3.1.2.40, Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Period
Social Security Guide, 3.1.2.70, Exemptions from Waiting Periods
Legislation
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Australian residence
Social Security Act 1991 - section 7, Australian residence definitions
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
- section 29, General rule
- section 31, Exclusion of certain claims from requirements of section 29
Qualifying residence exemptions
Social Security Act 1991, section 7(6), Qualifying residence exemption