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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2013 16:23:13 GMT 7
hi banjo,oley yes I have been granted dsp portability after over 3 months of stressful waiting.Ihave a question they asked me whether I wanted to leave permanetly or indefinetly,just want to know the difference and how it will affect me.Also cant get into dsp portability ... Great News Ella, and so happy for you as I'm sure the entire Team is:) Yahooooooooooooooooooo:  |
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Post by zorro1 on Jun 11, 2013 17:53:38 GMT 7
Well done Ella , just imagine you may never ever have to speak to c/link again ever! Im scared I might wake up and it was just a nice dream..
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Post by anthonydsp on Jun 11, 2013 21:36:31 GMT 7
great news ela on ur unlimited portability they asked me the same thing when they approved me last week permanent or indefinitley i told them indefinitley i said i mite go back to australia in 5 years or so they said ok enjoy
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Post by ela on Jun 11, 2013 21:45:34 GMT 7
thanks everyone , but why is this question important for them ?is it a trick question? because I also said I could be back in several years dont know what will happen in the future and asked if my payments will ever stop ,she said only if another law is out .so when saying indefinetly could a new law cancell our payments?
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Post by ela on Jun 11, 2013 21:53:19 GMT 7
indefinitely meaning unclear ,permanant meaning remain unchanged .just curios what difference this would make for them?
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Post by zingzingzing on Jun 11, 2013 22:12:58 GMT 7
Congrats Ela,
I would like to know as well.
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Post by Banjo on Jun 12, 2013 3:53:07 GMT 7
thanks everyone , but why is this question important for them ?is it a trick question? because I also said I could be back in several years dont know what will happen in the future and asked if my payments will ever stop ,she said only if another law is out .so when saying indefinetly could a new law cancell our payments? I think we generally need to take Centrelink at what they say, I seriously doubt they set up "trick" questions at that level, if you're under investigation for something for sure... that branch is full of tricky people, but you're dealing with officers here who want you out of the way so they can get onto the next customer. Once again, I wouldn't say permanent, but if you are asked for a return date you should say "what would happen if I don't return by then, would my payments be affected?" You could also ring Welfare Rights and get them to inquire. Always keep in mind that you people with the UP are the first cabs off the rank, the rules are not set in place yet and you may find them made up as you go along. |
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Post by Banker on Jun 12, 2013 5:58:17 GMT 7
thanks everyone , but why is this question important for them ?is it a trick question? because I also said I could be back in several years dont know what will happen in the future and asked if my payments will ever stop ,she said only if another law is out .so when saying indefinetly could a new law cancell our payments? I think we generally need to take Centrelink at what they say, I seriously doubt they set up "trick" questions at that level, if you're under investigation for something for sure... that branch is full of tricky people, but you're dealing with officers here who want you out of the way so they can get onto the next customer. Once again, I wouldn't say permanent, but if you are asked for a return date you should say "what would happen if I don't return by then, would my payments be affected?" You could also ring Welfare Rights and get them to inquire. Always keep in mind that you people with the UP are the first cabs off the rank, the rules are not set in place yet and you may find them made up as you go along. Centrelink are always using trick questions, just look at their track record on this forum. |
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Post by Banjo on Jun 12, 2013 7:18:07 GMT 7
So what do you think ela should do then?
And please keep in mind they areNOT going to get anything in writing off them, we've a track record on that as well.
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Post by ela on Jun 12, 2013 10:46:37 GMT 7
maybe if I say permanetly it would save me from headache later on ....and also on the letter sent out it would write your dsp may be paid permanetly instead of indefinitely ,just to be on the safe side.
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Post by ela on Jun 12, 2013 10:49:52 GMT 7
why wouldnt you say permanetly what would the dissadvantages be?sorry if Im just going in circles but I am curious and dont want any headaches later on .
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Post by zorro1 on Jun 12, 2013 11:42:02 GMT 7
I never got that question. Because I cant think of one good reason why C/link would want to know that. Unlimited portability is Unlimited...endless, till 6ft under etc .
The only time it may come into question is if your a home owner. If you are then your house is now reassessed and upgraded as an asset so your payments will be effected after 12 months
My hypothesis is the officer just asked the question because he could.
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Post by Banjo on Jun 12, 2013 12:48:48 GMT 7
Good points Zorro.
What are they going to do if you just say "don't know"?
Stop you going?
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Post by Banker on Jun 12, 2013 17:16:06 GMT 7
So what do you think ela should do then? And please keep in mind they areNOT going to get anything in writing off them, we've a track record on that as well. I have written about this before. When I left in 2011, I called C/L just to tell them I was leaving, The woman asked me many times when was I returning & I answered each time "I don't know"...To the point where she got a supervisor, this guy comes on the phone could hardly speak English, in fact I asked him if he was in a call centre in India.  This guy had the same question over and over again, I just kept giving him the same answer "I don't know" he did say I have to tell him...my reply was Im on OAP I have U.P Centrelink have taken away my residency...I dont have to tell you jack s*it. His last words were "You will be getting a letter from me" That was in November 2011, guess what No letter. Just tell them you don't know. They will try every trick in the book, so be on your guard 25 hours a day. |
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Post by anotherdsp on Jun 12, 2013 17:54:10 GMT 7
to ella,i thought the answer is easy mate just give a random date and then do what you like,u have u/p so u can travel and change your mind on your time of return an just forget about them an get on with your life! do you think you would leave permanently ? me myself would be touching down in aust prob max time away would be 3 years?? but this is only my 2 bobs worth??
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