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Post by steve18966 on Dec 18, 2012 16:55:35 GMT 7
hello
I'm just wondering if I fly out to the phillpines and then fly back to Darwin each six weeks form January 1st , how many times would centrelink let me do this before they stopped my dsp ?
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Post by Banker on Dec 18, 2012 17:11:04 GMT 7
hello I'm just wondering if I fly out to the phillpines and then fly back to Darwin each six weeks form January 1st , how many times would centrelink let me do this before they stopped my dsp ? Steve that is a question none of us can answer, everyone is testing the water at present. |
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Post by steve18966 on Dec 18, 2012 17:21:46 GMT 7
I will be testing the water from april if I don't get unlimited portability
thanks for the reply banker
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Post by Banker on Dec 19, 2012 4:27:40 GMT 7
I will be testing the water from april if I don't get unlimited portability thanks for the reply banker Steve, Please keep us informed as to how you get on. |
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Post by anotherdsp on Dec 19, 2012 7:57:58 GMT 7
to steve,a good question mate,i will be doing some trips in an out an back to back also,so i suppose only time will tell?
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Post by steve18966 on Dec 19, 2012 9:59:52 GMT 7
to steve,a good question mate,i will be doing some trips in an out an back to back also,so i suppose only time will tell? yes we will have to see how it goes , I called centrelink international today and they said no restrictions but who knows. thanks for the reply mate ;D |
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Post by Banjo on Dec 19, 2012 10:31:56 GMT 7
Hope you're right, but remember the residency trap lurks in the background.
Let's see, 6 months to my OAP = 4 plane flights = $$$$
Might have to get a loan off of Banker.
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Post by Denis-NFA on Dec 19, 2012 10:46:46 GMT 7
@banjo,
Tap Banker for some of his jetsetting loyalty points..... ;D
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Post by pete on Dec 19, 2012 12:17:14 GMT 7
6 weeks is 3 payments @ so that's enough to fly in out returns are cheaper as the cost of living is so much cheaper in Thailand.
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Post by zorro1 on Dec 19, 2012 20:49:26 GMT 7
I dont know how you guys can do this. I dont pay rent and could barley survive doing the 3 month trips!
By touching base every 6 weeks it may help to strengthen the residency ties by default although Im certain c/l will try to find a way to ruin the party.
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Post by ima69r on Feb 28, 2013 23:52:12 GMT 7
I am new to this forum tonight, but, in my information 'travels' I have some good news from a friend of mine who (until very recently) worked in CENTRELINK. With the NEW (6 weeks) RULES (effective January 1, 2013), my friend stated the following; The NEW 6 WEEK Rule, ONLY APPLIES to the 'Pensioner concession benefits' (Discounts), through the pension card; EG: Pension Concessions for Medicines, Travel, etc. The PENSION PAYMENTS STILL GO FOR A TOTAL OF 13 WEEKS. According to my friend, the Government would have too much 'hassles' changing the Pension Payments to 6 weeks. This is my latest "Intel." regarding overseas pensions. Also: Any ASIAN "Stop Overs" thinking of Darwin ? - Forget it ! All international flights with Darwin as their destination - ALL go to Darwin, AFTER FIRST STOPPING in PERTH. Perth International Airport is ALWAYS open 24/7/365. Ref: www.perthairport.com.au/index.aspxNow..., about MY situation; I personally, was born here, but, wish to 'migrate' to Indonesia, permanently. I am trying to find out how I can KEEP my pension there, as Indonesia is NOT one of the agreed countries, like England and New Zealand. Any Info would be appreciated Cheers |
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Post by Banjo on Mar 1, 2013 7:52:56 GMT 7
Welcome to the board Peter.
The only way you can live in a non-agreement country is to apply for and receive the Unlimited Portability.
Mate the portability period for the DSP is now 6 weeks, the legislation change was announced by Wayne Swan in last years federal budget.
Your friend needs to keep track of events.
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Post by hypoman on Mar 2, 2013 10:12:00 GMT 7
i'm interested in fly in fly out. I dont pay rent here in oz so can save a bit for the fares. Banjo's right though, we should be careful of our residency situations. I'm guessing 6weeks here then 6 weeks abroad will have to do me as I dont want to bugger up my residency. but if others can do 6 weeks abroad, then say a week in oz I would definately go for that.
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Post by takeo19 on Mar 2, 2013 10:23:55 GMT 7
I will be playing it safe and doing 6 weeks in and 6 weeks out. Spending 6 months and 1 day in Oz a year should be beat the residency trap..
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Post by zorro1 on Mar 2, 2013 10:24:37 GMT 7
dont be surprised if your 6 weekly trips are then used against you when applying for UP
It may be difficult to support chronic disability with a globe trotting passport.
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