Proof of Australian citizenship 106-06020060

Policy

Residence requirements and citizenship information

Social Security Guide, 3.1.1.10, Residence Requirements

Social Security Guide, 9.2, Visa subclasses & payment eligibility for visas issued after 1/9/1994

Residence in Papua New Guinea and Nauru

Social Security Guide, 3.1.1.20, Residence in External Territories

Legislation

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

General rule for claimant to be an Australian resident and exclusions

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 29, General rule

• section 29, General rule
• section 31, Exclusion of certain claims from requirements of section 29

Definition of terms

Social Security Act 1991, section 7, Australian residence definitions

Note: open the correct version of the act and scroll/navigate to 'Qualifying residence exemption' (Subsection 6) for relevant information.