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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 an 'All versions' 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