Australian Aged Pension

[georgegeorgia]

16 hours ago, LosLobo said:

However, it's important to clarify that this does not require you to have been working during those 35 years 

I knew it , because half of Australia doesn't work .

How can the Government deny the old age  pension to someone who hasn't  find a job for the last 30 years they can't 

 

[Olmate]

14 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Sounds like your 'mate' may be making multiple trips per year to avoid residency and taxation issues.

I suggest Rent Assistance and the non-basic Supplement payments are generally only available to Australian residents living in Australia as these benefits are tied to long-term residency.

 

Additionally, claiming these supplements while primarily living overseas could potentially raise questions about residency status, which might impact pension portability.

It’s best to check with Services Australia for tailored advice.

 

The 'mate' has been away in Oz for 4yrs, just returned to be "home on his farm".Unexpected family affairs are the reason, not tax concerns, but nice conjecture! No idea whatyour on about re portability.Cheers.

[rhodie]

On 9/19/2024 at 1:22 PM, Peterw42 said:

The 35 year rule has nothing to do with pension being portable or being cut off if you leave. 35 years is the minimum time you are required to be working (available for work), to even qualify for a pension.

As above, if someone leaves Australia aged 40 and doesn't return until 67, then they haven't put in the required years to even get a pension, let alone making it portable. Even if they started working at 15, that 25 years working.

I'm not sure where you are getting your information from, but you may need to read @LosLobo's reply above. You can get the full pension if you have been a permanent resident for 10 years before you reach pensionable age

 

.https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/residence-rules-for-age-pension?context=22526

"To get Age Pension you generally need to have been an Australian resident for at least 10 years in total. For at least 5 of these years, there must be no break in your residence."

 

The link above will help you understand the rules.

 

 

[4MyEgo]

On 9/19/2024 at 2:23 AM, KhunHeineken said:

Do you know the answer?  Yes, or no? 

 

It's important because we have a member suggesting you just have to be inside Australia at the time of applying, which I found surprising. 

 

 

Too easy....

 

Generally, this means they must be residing in Australia and physically present in Australia when they lodge their claim.

 

https://guides.dss.gov.au/social-security-guide/7/1/4

 

[Artisi]

On 9/18/2024 at 11:24 PM, KhunHeineken said:

You haven't answered the question. 

 

Example:  Say one's pension age is 67.  They have been outside of Australia since their mid to late 40's, for whatever reason. 

 

How long before the day they turn 67 should they return to Australia to guarantee portability on the day they apply, and receive, the aged pension?   

You can return anytime you like, before or after you get to pension age - however, there would be no portability for  2 years after pension being granted. 

[Nemises]

7 hours ago, Artisi said:

You can return anytime you like, before or after you get to pension age - however, there would be no portability for  2 years after pension being granted. 

Are you sure? I thought that if you returned 2 years before pension age, there would be portability immediately after pension being granted. 

[scorecard]

8 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Are you sure? I thought that if you returned 2 years before pension age, there would be portability immediately after pension being granted. 

 

Suggest you call the Centrelink International Office in Hobart on 131673 for a clear / specific answer on this point.