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Post by fedup on Sept 15, 2014 3:17:05 GMT 7
Our records show that you lived in Australia for at least 300 months Between the relevant ages.As you have at least the minimum residence of 45 years to receive the maximum Proportional Rate of payment,Your Disability Support Pension WILL NOT BE AFFECTED AFTER SIX WEEKS OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA.
Am I going insane or what
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Post by fedup on Sept 16, 2014 13:15:41 GMT 7
Rang complaint dept Today,asked them if anyone at C/L ACTUALLY, know their own rules ,laws,Regulations etc,and why should we the client have to sift thru the MINEFIELD OF DUBIOUS,CONTRADICTORY DOUBLE SPEAK,the person I spoke to was very pleasant,so was easy to talk to,unlike some who like to talk down to you and don't have a clue.
Will see what happens
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Post by Banjo on Sept 16, 2014 13:22:04 GMT 7
Good to hear you could be getting somewhere.
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Post by fedup on Sept 16, 2014 15:21:17 GMT 7
Yes,hopefully,just reduced it after my last trip back to oz.no warning ,no explanation,except for their Generic garbage.on one hand they say NZ ers and Greeks are exempt,and on the other depends on time spent in either country,and in the same breath,time spent in either country,added,contributes to AWLR,then they ramble on if you are out of the country before July 1st ,by the way iI was,you are ELIGBLE under the 25 yr rule unless you return to live in Australia,either they are changing the laws,rules,whatever,at their whim,or do not have a clue what they are on about,and the trouble with the net,is there is old info mixed with new,and most of it regardless is,ambiguous ,deceiving,or purposely written in gibberish just to blow your mind and make you give up
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Post by fedup on Sept 26, 2014 3:38:00 GMT 7
Just arrived in my online letterbox
September 2014 Dear Our reference: Information about a recent decision I am writing to you about the decision made on 26 June 2014 regarding the rate of your Disability Support Pension. As you have requested, I have sent the decision to be reviewed by an Authorised Review Officer who will contact you. The Authorised Review Officer is an experienced officer who has not been involved in your case before. They can change the decision if it is wrong. If they agree with the decision they can tell you about the other possible avenues of review that may be available to you and how you can apply for them. More information For more information, please go to humanservices.gov.au/reviewsandappeals or call me on the number shown at the top of this letter. Yours sincerely
Customer Service Adviser Department of Human Services
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Post by fedup on Sept 30, 2014 3:52:12 GMT 7
Current Base rate $766. Per anum $19,916
My current base Rate $632.97. Per anum $16,457.22
$19,916 - $16,457.22
= $3458.78 worse off per anum
And this is just based on the base rate,not including suplements
The only addition to this is $18.32 per f/n Pension Suplement
The above is based on what is currently been paid under mutual agreement with New Zealand
A saving to the Australian Government of $3458 Plus
A Loss and for those under the agreement
Imagine cutting politicians wages by the same percentage
Parasitic leeches
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Post by fedup on Oct 9, 2014 0:34:28 GMT 7
Pension rates payable to people outside Australia Pensions are paid differently if you live outside Australia permanently or are absent from Australia on a long term basis.
on this page Outside Australia pension rates and thresholds Rates and thresholds Payment calendar Information about payments Outside Australia pension rates and thresholds Outside Australia pension rates and thresholds are reassessed in January, March, July and September each year.
These rates apply to customers who are permanently outside Australia or absent from Australia for longer than 6 weeks.
Rates and thresholds These Australian dollar (A$) figures are a guide only and are effective from 20 September 2014 unless otherwise stated.
Outside Australia - Pension Rates and Thresholds How much pension while outside Australia A$ amount per year single A$ amount per year couple both eligible A$ amount per year couple one eligible partner A$ amount per year couple separated due to ill health Maximum basic rate 20,194.20 30,446.00 15,223.00 20,194.20 Basic Pension Supplement 574.60 956.80 478.40 574.60 Total 20,768.80 31,402.80 15,701.40 20,768.80 Allowable income while outside Australia A$ amount per year single A$ amount combined couple both eligible A$ amount combined couple one eligible partner A$ amount combined couple separated due to ill health Full pension up to 4,160.00 up to 7,384.00 up to 7,384.00 up to 7,384.00 Part pension less than 45,697.60 less than 70,189.60 less than 70,189.60 less than 90,459.20 Allowable assets while outside Australia A$ amount per year single A$ amount combined couple both eligible A$ amount combined couple one eligible partner A$ amount combined couple separated due to ill health Full pension - homeowner 202,000 286,500 286,500 286,500 Full pension - non-homeowner 348,500 433,000 433,000 433,000 Part pension - homeowner less than 734,750 less than 1,092,000 less than 1,092,000 less than 1,352,000 Part pension - non-homeowner less than 881,250 less than 1,238,500 less than 1,238,500 less than 1,498,500 Deeming rates and thresholds while outside Australia A$ amount single A$ amount combined couple both eligible A$ amount combined couple one eligible partner A$ amount combined couple separated due to ill health Threshold 48,000 79,600 79,600 79,600 Rate below threshold 2% 2% 2% 2% Rate above threshold 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% The rate of payment is calculated under both the income and assets tests. The test that results in the lower rate or nil rate is applied. Some assets are deemed to earn income and there are special rules for other types of income. There is no income or assets test for customers who are permanently blind.
Some customers may receive a transitional rate of pension based on the pre 20 September 2009 income test rules and payment rates.
Some customers may receive a reduced rate of pension based on how long they were an Australian resident.
Each 2 weeks, the Work Bonus disregards up to A$250 of employment income earned by eligible pensioners over age pension age unless you receive Parenting Payment single. If your employment income is less than A$250, the unused Work Bonus is banked up to a maximum amount of A$6,500. If you are eligible for a transitional rate, we will compare the transitional rate which has no Work Bonus to the new rate which has the Work Bonus. The transitional rate is paid whenever it pays the higher rate.
Single and combined couple rates are reduced by A$1.50 per 2 weeks for every A$1,000 of additional assets above the allowable assets limit. Certain assets are not included in the assets test.
Payment calendar If you are outside Australia on a long term absence or live in another country, you will receive 13 regular 4 weekly payments each year.
Your 4 weekly pension payments schedule from September 2014 to September 2015.
Your payment will be issued by us on Direct deposit customers should receive payment by Cheque customers should receive payment by Payment covers the period 4 September 2014 10 September 2014 24 September 2014 7 August to 3 September 2014 2 October 2014 8 October 2014 22 October 2014 4 September to 1 October 2014 30 October 2014 5 November 2013 19 November 2014 2 October to 29 October 2014 27 November 2014 3 December 2014 17 December 2014 30 October to 26 November 2014 18 December 2014 24 December 2014 7 January 2015 27 November to 24 December 2014 22 January 2015 28 January 2015 11 February 2015 25 December 2014 to 21 January 2015 19 February 2015 25 February 2015 11 March 2015 22 January to 18 February 2015 19 March 2015 25 March 2014 8 April 2015 19 February to 18 March 2015 16 April 2015 22 April 2015 6 May 2015 19 March to 15 April 2015 14 May 2015 20 May 2015 3 June 2015 16 April to 13 May 2015 11 June 2015 17 June 2015 1 July 2015 14 May to 10 June 2015 9 July 2015 15 July 2015 29 July 2015 11 June to 8 July 2015 6 August 2015 12 August 2015 26 August 2015 9 July to 5 August 2015 3 September 2015 9 September 2015 23 September 2015 6 August to 2 September 2015 1 October 2015 7 October 2015 21 October 2015 3 September to 30 September 2015 Cheques may be delivered later over peak holiday periods due to delays in mail at this time.
Information about payments Direct deposit payments Direct deposit payments can be made into bank accounts held in or outside Australia. Amounts deposited will be available within 2-6 days after issue. If a payment hasn’t arrived within 10 days of being issued, your local bank should be contacted before notifying us. Payments are made in local currency or in US dollars.
Cheque payments Cheque payments should arrive 14-20 days after issue. They are sent in local currency for most countries, or in US dollars.
Cheques are sent through the international and local mail systems and there are often delays. These delays are beyond our control.
If a cheque has not arrived within 20 days of being issued, we can cancel the cheque and send a new one. The new cheque can also take some time to be delivered.
Cheques deposited into bank accounts will need to be cleared before funds can be accessed. Clearance delays can be around 2 weeks if the cheque is in local currency, or 4 weeks for US dollar cheques.
If a cheque arrives after it has been cancelled, it should not be cashed, or penalty bank charges may be incurred.
In most countries we can pay pensions directly into bank accounts. We encourage this method of payment, as it is safe, quick and reliable.
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Post by fedup on Oct 9, 2014 0:39:01 GMT 7
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Post by fedup on Oct 19, 2014 3:27:09 GMT 7
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Post by fedup on Oct 19, 2014 3:33:12 GMT 7
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Post by fedup on Mar 1, 2017 14:15:25 GMT 7
10.1.9.30 Working Life Residence for Agreement Payments Working life residence Working life residence is important in the calculation of agreement pensions that are paid outside Australia. For most agreements, their rate is calculated on a proportional basis with a maximum of 420 months (35 years).
Example: If a person has 180 months (15 years) of working life residence in Australia, they may receive 180/420th (15/35th) of the rate of Australian pension that would have been payable if they had accumulated 420 months or more.
Using a partner AWLR From 1 July 2014, a person receiving an agreement Age, DSP, WP or CP pension (with the exception of New Zealand Agreement CP) will have their pension calculated on the basis of their own individual AWLR, rather than utilising their partner's or former partner's AWLR, which may be longer.
Pensioners already in receipt of an agreement pension and overseas at 1 July 2014 will not have their pension calculation changed from using a maximum AWLR of 25 years (300 months) unless they return to Australia for at least 26 weeks. A person already in receipt of WP or CP can move to the new assessment if it will result in a higher rate of payment.
A person who gets an agreement pension as a de jure widow or widower will continue to have the benefit of using their late partner's period of AWLR if it is longer than their AWLR.
There are savings provisions for existing pension recipients.
Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Part 3 Division 2 Australian working life residence Policy reference: SS Guide 7.1.1.10 Overview of Portability Legislation
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Post by fedup on Mar 1, 2017 14:37:03 GMT 7
Tuesday 1 July 2014 The rules on how much you can be paid while living or travelling outside Australia changed from 1 July 2014. The changes apply if you are travelling outside Australia for more than 26 weeks, or are paid under the terms of an International Social Security agreement. To continue receiving your full rate of Australian pension you will generally need to have spent 35 years of your working life in Australia. This is an increase from the current requirement to have 25 years of Australian working life residence. Australian working life residence is the period of time you have lived in Australia between the age of 16 and age pension age. You do not need to have worked or paid tax during this period. You just need to have been an Australian resident for a period of 35 years between the age of 16 and age pension age. If you have less than 35 years Australian working life residence your rate of payment will be reduced. For example, if you have 27 years Australian working life residence, you will get 27/35ths or 77% of the maximum means-tested rate of payment. If you leave Australia on or after 1 July 2014 and receive any of the following payments you may be affected by this change. Age Pension Disability Support Pension in limited circumstances Wife Pension Widow B Pension If you were outside Australia on 1 July 2014 and receiving an affected payment you can continue to receive your payment under the rules which applied when you left, unless you return and stay in Australia for 26 weeks or more. If you are receiving a payment under the international agreement between Australia and Greece or Australia and New Zealand the increase to 35 years will not apply to you. Next steps Read more about payments paid while outside Australia Read more about our International social security agreements Read more customer news Read more: dspoverseas.proboards.com/thread/3139/centrelink-games-tickery#ixzz4a3cNq4qV
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Post by tasjo on Apr 14, 2018 12:09:35 GMT 7
Just wondering... does any residency (temporary or permanent visa) count or do they go from when you are a citizen?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 16:00:36 GMT 7
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Post by Banjo on Apr 14, 2018 17:54:06 GMT 7
I'd say from date of arrival, with work permit or permanent resident visa. Not from citizenship date, no.
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