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It's not a deflection. The link shows how ruthless Centrelink are when chasing even small amounts of money. I guess there's no difference between owing a small amount and a larger amount, a debt is a debt, and an over payment is an over payment, and both will proceed to the collections stage if not paid back. My comment about "non voters" was to show that if Centrelink are chasing small amounts of money from people inside Australia, who do vote, it's probable Centrelink will reduce pensions when the changes are passed, knowing the government of the day loses no votes. It must be noted that robodebt was under the former Liberal government, yet Centrelink is still chasing the money under the current Labor government, hence my comment, "Where's Albo?" Some members seemed to think Labor and Albo will look after pensioners and those on Centrelink, well, where is he on this issue? The new subject is about Centrelink being ruthless in their debt collection, with robodebt collection continuing to this very day, which is disgraceful. As another member says, Centrelink needs to reform, but when it comes to money, that can be difficult, and involves the letter of the law. As for your comment about "fairgame." I think the link shows everyone is fairgame for Centrelink, and the point I am making is, that also includes expat pensioners. Living in Thailand offers no protection from Centrelink. Do you have any comment on the link, or is it more same old personal attacks from you?

You have read that out of context, and that's because the words "tax purposes" should read "taxation purposes." Allow me to clarify. This is what I said: "Some on here seem to think their pension money is small enough that Centrelink will not chase them as a non resident for tax purposes, yet, they are chasing money from residents for tax purposes, so why wouldn't they chase non residents?" The point I am making is, some members believe Centrelink will not chase expat pensioners for non resident tax rates because they believe it's only small money for Centrelink / ATO. When I use the word "chase" I really mean simply reduce their pension by 32.5% after 183 days outside of Australia. Yet, here's Centrelink chasing "residents for taxation purposes" for very small amounts, and for years. If you look at the link, you will see the guy in the article has been fighting Centrelink for 6 years over $786.06. There is a photo of his bill in the article. My point is, if Centrelink are still fighting a robodebt bill of $786.06, I think the members who believe expat retiree non resident taxation is too small for Centrelink to be interested in may reconsider their stance. So, forgetting about whether expat pensioners will or will not be taxed at non resident rates once the proposed changes are passed, the new subject is, will the dollar amounts involved be significant enough for Centrelink to reduce pensions by 32.5%, and going by that link, and the two testimonies in it, the answer appears to be yes. When I watched and read the link, I actually thought these people were caught out cheating the system because they were working more than they declared and tens of thousands of dollars had to be paid back. When I saw it was only $786.06, and that was a robodebt amount, I was shocked.

Can you copy the sentence where I have said that? It doesn't appear in the post you have quoted. Are there any debts incurred when supplements are withheld after being outside of Australia for 6 weeks? It's not a debt, it's a reduction. After 183 day outside of Australia, there MAY be a further reduction of 32.5%. This MAY take place in the same way as the 6 week reduction. Once again, all you are focused on the ATO and a tax liability. I said ages ago the payer is also the taxer. To ensure the tax is paid, they will take it each fortnight, not give full payment and then a bill on the 1st July each year and chase a debt. Anyway, let's not go down the rabbit hole again. The new subject is the ruthlessness of Centrelink. The point I am making is they have no problem chasing robodebt, even now, which is a disgrace, so I am quiet sure they would have no problem reducing payments to non residents for tax purposes, yet some on here believe the money is too small for them to bother.

As I posted, I was just shocked to see Centrelink still chasing robodebt money. It's disgraceful. Some members have every confidence in Centrelink to overlook their tax residence status, yet here's Centrelink still chasing robodebt money. The new subject is how ruthless Centrelink can be, no matter how small the money involved, and where you live. It's a new rabbit hole.

Actually, the ATO may have not much to do with it for money people. Immigration inform Centrelink an individual has been outside Australia for 183 days and they reduce payments by 32.5%. Much the same way they do with supplements after 6 weeks. No, I am not. Centrelink already reduce payments after 6 weeks. After 183 days outside Australia, the reduction reason will be for non resident. It's possible the ATO will not be involved, other than the exchange of consolidated revenue behind the scenes. You seem to be confusing a tax debt with a simple reduction of Centrelink payments. Self funded and part pensioners will have an ATO debt. Those on a full pension will simply have a reduction in payment. This means, Centrelink don't chase anyone. It will not be a robotdebt scenario. It will just be a reduction in pension, much the same way it is after 6 weeks. There will be no debt to be repaid for those on a full pension. I agree with you that the proposed changes to the law are for the benefit of the ATO to be able to do away with 90 year old laws that have a huge gray area that many have been using to escape paying non resident tax rates, but it's entirely possible that the new laws are all about giving immigration the ability / power to inform both the ATO and Centrelink, via computer data bases, of who is outside Australia for 183 days, thus allowing the ATO and Centrelink to either start collecting, or reducing. Sure, let's not go down the rabbit hole again. I was just shocked when I read that news item that Centrelink was still chasing robodebt money, yet some on here seem to believe Centrelink are kind to pensioners, or their pension is so small that neither the ATO, immigration, or Centrelink with bother with them.

Put her on a diet, or trade her in.

Yes, there are free PC to Fax services out there. If you have a Wise account, they offer a virtual debt card. You can change the number as often as you like. Perfect for such websites.

Some on here seem to think Centrelink is their friend. Merely pointing out that once they decide payments should be reduced, or they have overpaid an individual and want the money back, they will give you grief. The guy in the video has been fighting them for 6 years. As shown in the link, after all the negative publicity, suicides, and adverse royal commission findings, they are still chasing robodebt money. Some on here seem to think their pension money is small enough that Centrelink will not chase them as a non resident for tax purposes, yet, they are chasing money from residents for tax purposes, so why wouldn't they chase non residents? The new subject is just how ruthless Centrelink can be when dealing with people with minimum funds available to fight them, and especially those who don't even vote.

As posted in the other thread. PC to Fax. https://faxaroo.com/au/

You must have a sore back by now, due to all that bowing.

Many free websites require you to register, despite it being free. Registering consists of entering an email address and creating a password. This is common. Any doubt, use a burner email address.

Centrelink still chasing robodebt money, despite adverse findings from a royal commission. Where's Albo? Let's hope Centrelink will be kinder to expat retirees in the future. https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/aussies-chased-over-robodebts-following-royal-commission/80ffcdf2-c722-4cda-9b3a-534098c920d4

Many companies offering this service. This company will send faxes to Aussie numbers. https://faxaroo.com/au/

No, you just need an internet connection.

What you describe has been working well for thousands of Aussie expats, for decades, and I am one of them also. You derive an income in Australia, but live overseas. The government has been missing out on taxing us at non-resident rates. This is the reason the proposed changes were drafted.

Troll.

The work around is no longer working with some of these streaming apps. The apps now come up with an error message that the Android device is "jail broken or rooted." I couldn't get it working. I have yet to try the Magisk app to get around this. I have read some have used it with success, whilst others have had no success with it. Have other members come across this error?

Off topic. Baiting. Argumentative. Not reported.

Off topic. Not reported.

Jim, as well as the previous government, has been giving thought to ALL expats that have escaped paying non resident tax for decades, and why wouldn't he / they? We have all been avoiding this tax for years. Carry on.

What planet are you on? I want to be a resident of Australia for tax purposes, and I suggest, so do the majority of Aussie expat retirees. Have you learnt nothing? If you are deemed to be a non resident for tax purposes, there's no tax free threshold and the rate is 32.5% from $0 to $120,000. Links already provided. Most, including myself, want to remain a tax resident of Australia so we can get the tax free threshold and resident tax rates.

Yet, a "slap in the face" for struggling Aussies. https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/jim-chalmers-to-reveal-better-than-expected-end-of-financial-year-budget-position/news-story/e698e354a0fbd9ca763c9fb5b3ad3d5d I wonder how happy Jim, and struggling pensioners in Australia would be, knowing pensioners living overseas in more affordable countries are benefiting for rises in the pension and cost of living relief? It seems to me, finally being able to collect non resident tax from expats would be an easy sell back there at the moment.

Why is that relevant when most members on this thread are living in Thailand?

Are you stating the old age pension is not taxable if it is your only source of income, even if you are living overseas full time, with no domicile in Australia, and no intention of returning to Australia?

scorecard, this post, like many other of yours, goes beyond misleading and inaccurate to just plain wrong. This would usually result in me posting a link, a link I would have posted numerous times before, which results in members reporting me for posting the same link many times. I have posted many links showing the pension is deemed an income and is therefore taxable. I will not post them again for the reason given above. I see other members have corrected you. If you don't believe me then believe them, but stop posting wrong information that has been debunked time and time again with credible links.