17 minutes ago, still kicking said:

So for all posters who did not believe me this is my pension details my rent is 240 AUD per week 980 per fortnight 

Payment Details

 

240 AUD Per week

940 AUD Per fortnight (two weeks)

 

Are you sure about that?

Just now, Smokin Joe said:

 

240 AUD Per week

940 AUD Per fortnight (two weeks)

 

Are you sure about that?

Yes, I never had a rent increase in about 8 years but people don't believe me I have a 2-bedroom unit just a few KM outside the city 

Just now, still kicking said:

Yes, I never had a rent increase in about 8 years but people don't believe me I have a 2-bedroom unit just a few KM outside the city 

 

I think you missed my point.

 

You are saying that the price for two weeks is almost four times the price for one week.

1 minute ago, Smokin Joe said:

 

I think you missed my point.

 

You are saying that the price for two weeks is almost four times the price for one week.

How? I pay 240 per week (sorry 480 per 2 weeks)

9 hours ago, still kicking said:

So for all posters who did not believe me this is my pension details my rent is 240 AUD per week 980 per fortnight 

Payment Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

Age Pension

+ $1051.30

Pension Supplement

+ $83.60

Rent Assistance

+ $212.00

Energy Supplement

+ $14.10

Gross payment amount

+ $1361.00

Net payment amount

+ $1361.00

Christ mate!

How many times are you going to post this?

 

You pay cheap rent.

We get it.

FFS

2 minutes ago, Will27 said:

Christ mate!

How many times are you going to post this?

 

You pay cheap rent.

We get it.

FFS

'Old timers' disease? WGAF, my rent is $100 pw= 8000bht p/month, no rent assistance required.  so ? 

14 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Some points I  can share some details , perhaps you know these items already:

 

- You must be physically in Australia to get a CRN (Centrelink Reference Number), unless you already have one. 

- You must be physically in Australia the day you lodge your application for the OAP (Note: You can lodge your OAP application at a C'Link office (that's what I did and they were very thorough, helpful and polite. Or you can lodge your OPA application by email or by post, C.Link will check the always live immigration records to establish your location at the date / time you lodge the application).

- At same CLink visit you can prove your identity: passport, birth certificate, Thai plastic drivers license with embedded photo and your full name in English, Plus one other plastic ID card with photo embedded.

- I was very lucky, my OAP was approved 16 days after I lodged the OAP application at the local C'Link office.

 

There's a toll free tel number from Thailand to C'Link in Australia. 0018006114136 or could be 0018006114136.

 

I've used this number many times, always answered quickly, good listeners, clear focused answers every time. They don't bite but as always don't reveal more personal info than needed.

 

Note that all calls to C'link are recorded and if needed they do go back to earlier calls if needed.

 

Can I suggest, make a list of questions and give them a call to get clear answers direct from C.Link 

 

Good luck.

 

 

 

Is there a good time to call? I've tried this same number many times and given up after 20 minutes or so.

22 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Is there a good time to call? I've tried this same number many times and given up after 20 minutes or so.

I can't answer your question.

I've called several time when I've realized I needed an answer, always answered quickly an always received clear answer.

 

Perhaps you should try again. 

 

10 minutes ago, scorecard said:

I can't answer your question.

I've called several time when I've realized I needed an answer, always answered quickly an always received clear answer.

 

Perhaps you should try again. 

 

What do you call quickly?

6 minutes ago, giddyup said:

What do you call quickly?

 

Cut and paste from Centrelink website follows:

 

"To call Centrelink from Thailand, you can use the international free call number 001 800 611 4136 or dial +61 3 6222 3455 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time). "

 

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

 

• International Free Call Number: 001 800 611 4136
• Alternative Number: +61 3 6222 3455
•  
•  
• I've used the free call number above ( 001 800 611 4136) several times, always answered quickly.
•  
• I seem to remember I changed the 001 to 009 to get out of Thailand.

 

3 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Cut and paste from Centrelink website follows:

 

"To call Centrelink from Thailand, you can use the international free call number 001 800 611 4136 or dial +61 3 6222 3455 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time). "

 

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

 

• International Free Call Number: 001 800 611 4136
• Alternative Number: +61 3 6222 3455
•  
•  
• I've used the free call number above ( 001 800 611 4136) several times, always answered quickly.
•  
• I seem to remember I changed the 001 to 009 to get out of Thailand.

 

The 001 number gets through to C'link but I haven't had any luck getting anyone to answer - yet.

4 minutes ago, giddyup said:

The 001 number gets through to C'link but I haven't had any luck getting anyone to answer - yet.

So perhaps try the 009 number.

3 minutes ago, scorecard said:

So perhaps try the 009 number.

It's the same number just 009 instead of 001.

I recently called Centrelink International from within Australia 4 times over a month, mid January to mid February '25. The wait time was never less than 40 minutes, the longest 55 minutes.

Once the calls were answered the person on the line, on every occasion was extremely helpful and answered all my questions.

Very happy with their service.

Maybe calling from outside Australia you may need to take into account the current wait times as i did.

Hope this is of some help as to the current wait times

On 3/21/2025 at 9:58 AM, giddyup said:

Is there a good time to call? I've tried this same number many times and given up after 20 minutes or so.

Calling Centrelink around 8am Tasmanian time (4-5am Bangkok time) usually results in an immediate connection. While wait times increase later in the day, they rarely surpass 30 minutes. Be aware that you may be connected to an agent in another state during peak Tasmanian call volume, potentially leading to less helpful service.

On 3/21/2025 at 9:58 AM, giddyup said:

Is there a good time to call? I've tried this same number many times and given up after 20 minutes or so.

 

Yes, 3:04 am Sundays.

 

I've called them from Thailand on the toll free number several times. I called at the time I realized I needed to clarify something.

 

Call always answered in less than a minute. Always good listener, clear answer, always polite. They don't bite.

 

Give it a try but don't call with a negative attitude. 

37 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Yes, 3:04 am Sundays.

 

I've called them from Thailand on the toll free number several times. I called at the time I realized I needed to clarify something.

 

Call always answered in less than a minute. Always good listener, clear answer, always polite. They don't bite.

 

Give it a try but don't call with a negative attitude. 

On a Sunday ?

Maaaaaate ! Please ! .

Many would believe you.but not this little black duck 

 

These are Government department, how would the government be paying employees double time to work on  Sunday ?

And if your calling at 3am Thai time it's 7am Australian time , on a Sunday morning.....yeah right !

 

It's Monday to Friday open 

8 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Yes, 3:04 am Sundays.

 

I've called them from Thailand on the toll free number several times. I called at the time I realized I needed to clarify something.

 

Call always answered in less than a minute. Always good listener, clear answer, always polite. They don't bite.

 

Give it a try but don't call with a negative attitude. 

I'll set my alarm.😂

On 3/21/2025 at 10:34 AM, giddyup said:

What do you call quickly?

Wow, less than important, I never timed these calls, why would I?

I mean within perhaps a few seconds to 20 seconds. 

 

No further comment from me on this. Bye. 

On 3/21/2025 at 10:54 AM, giddyup said:

It's the same number just 009 instead of 001.

Wow, so observant.

 

You claim you haven't had an

On 3/21/2025 at 10:49 AM, scorecard said:

So perhaps try the 009 number.

 

"The 001 number gets through to C'link but I haven't had any luck getting anyone to answer - yet."

 

from my experience over many years calling the toll free number it's always been answered quickly. (I'm not going to discuss 'quickly' any further.)

 

You're now claiming nobody has ever answered.

 

I don't believe you. 

8 hours ago, scorecard said:

Wow, so observant.

 

You claim you haven't had an

 

"The 001 number gets through to C'link but I haven't had any luck getting anyone to answer - yet."

 

from my experience over many years calling the toll free number it's always been answered quickly. (I'm not going to discuss 'quickly' any further.)

 

You're now claiming nobody has ever answered.

 

I don't believe you. 

I don't care.

On 4/6/2025 at 12:12 AM, giddyup said:

I don't care.

Perhaps the member is talking about the DVA number, not the Centerlink number. 

Dutton wants to take your pension away if you are outside Australia for more than 4 weeks. 

 

https://www.liberal.org.au/policy/our-plan-for-a-sustainable-budget

 

Scroll down to "Overseas eligibility for social services payments – reduce to four weeks."

 

Taxing your pension at non resident tax rates pales into insignificance when compared to cutting your pension off completely after 4 weeks outside of Australia.  

1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said:

https://www.liberal.org.au/policy/our-plan-for-a-sustainable-budget

How to open.this link,?? 

59 minutes ago, Olmate said:

How to open.this link,?? 

Why bother? Under Dutton, the Liberals are toast.

1 hour ago, Olmate said:

How to open.this link,?? 

Copy and paste it into a browser. 

 

What's that saying about "sharp tools and sheds?" 

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Why bother? Under Dutton, the Liberals are toast.

Dutton or no Dutton, it shows the Liberals have formed a policy on it. 

 

Whilst Liberal might not get in this election, your pension may only be safe for the next 4 years.  It shows Liberal's future intention. 

3 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Dutton wants to take your pension away if you are outside Australia for more than 4 weeks. 

 

https://www.liberal.org.au/policy/our-plan-for-a-sustainable-budget

 

Scroll down to "Overseas eligibility for social services payments – reduce to four weeks."

 

Taxing your pension at non resident tax rates pales into insignificance when compared to cutting your pension off completely after 4 weeks outside of Australia.  

Yawn.

 

The scaremonger returns with ...wait for it... more scaremongering! 

3 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Scroll down to "Overseas eligibility for social services payments – reduce to four weeks."

So you think stopping overseas pensions after 4 weeks will save less than $20M a year? Go back to school scaremonger! They are talking about the current scheme of 6 weeks being reduced to 4 weeks for reducing some payments.

 

Another brain fart from KH.

1 hour ago, Nemises said:

Yawn.

 

The scaremonger returns with ...wait for it... more scaremongering! 

Playing the poster and not the post. 

 

Any comment on the Liberal's policy?  Perhaps you think it will only apply to guys like Paul Hogan.