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Post by Banker on Jun 19, 2010 6:06:05 GMT 7
Anyone on the board know which Government Department controls Permanent Residency, The Department responsible for changing any law or deciding who is a permanent Resident?
All this crap from C/L is just THEIR policy NOT Law. Am I correct in this matter?
Cheers Banker
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Post by Banjo on Jun 19, 2010 11:32:54 GMT 7
From what I can make out Centrelink makes their own rulings on this. The term "permanent resident" is not used by them, this is an Immigration Department term. C'link deem who or who is not a resident for their purposes only. I think that you can only lose permanent residency (Immigration Dept) if you are not a citizen.
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Post by brassmonkey on Jul 14, 2010 17:29:58 GMT 7
Ah, but if a bone fide government depart declares you not only to be a non-resident for their purposes but further declares you to be a resident of a country where you do not hold a residency permit for an indefinite period, what status do you hold? It seems to me that the nub of the matter here, (and this directly affects me) is the contractual relationship between a government department IN TASMANIA which has very different state laws to the rest of our free country and the federal government and judiciary. There are 74 of us in this dilemma. I suggest that before the manure hits the revolving cooling device on 1/1/2011. (if Macklin's proposal becomes law) which seems likely, we try to enlist some formidable pro bono COMMONWEALTH legal clout. A fair day to you all.
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Post by Banjo on Jul 15, 2010 14:51:25 GMT 7
Ah, but if a bone fide government depart declares you not only to be a non-resident for their purposes but further declares you to be a resident of a country where you do not hold a residency permit for an indefinite period, what status do you hold? It seems to me that the nub of the matter here, (and this directly affects me) is the contractual relationship between a government department IN TASMANIA which has very different state laws to the rest of our free country and the federal government and judiciary. There are 74 of us in this dilemma. I suggest that before the manure hits the revolving cooling device on 1/1/2011. (if Macklin's proposal becomes law) which seems likely, we try to enlist some formidable pro bono COMMONWEALTH legal clout. A fair day to you all. I'm not sure what you mean by "the contractual relationship between a government department IN TASMANIA which has very different state laws to the rest of our free country and the federal government and judiciary."I'll be very surprised if Centrelink make an across the board ruling on this, I suspect they will judge each case individually and pick us off one at a time. You have to remember they have been shitting on people for decades and are very, very experienced.
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Post by rodcourt49 on Jul 21, 2010 17:51:21 GMT 7
..Centrelinks Federal policy and Social Security Act enacted by Federal Law overrides any State Law..they just positioned International Services Department in Tasmania to spread their branches around per head per capita..as poor ole Tassie has the highest unemployment rate..the staff who man that office are not all that happy with being stationed there by all accounts and transfer quite regularly.
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Post by Banker on Aug 21, 2010 16:21:50 GMT 7
I have a friend who is a Barrister and Solicitor of the ACT and High Court of Australia. I have helped him in the past, maybe i can calll on him now... Have you contacted him yet?
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Post by lemons on Sept 15, 2010 20:39:44 GMT 7
Does anyone know the new Minister responsible for Disability Services?
I know it was Bill Shorten, acting under Jenny Macklin, but since the new portfolios were announced, the 'Disability Services' one has disappeared.
The closest I could find was Minister for Human Services, (whatever that is), who is Tanya Plibersek. I sent her off an email today.
Wish me luck. I sent Messrs Shorten and Macklin letters 2-3 months ago but as yet they haven't bothered the postman.
Cheers lemons
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Post by Banjo on Sept 15, 2010 21:26:50 GMT 7
It wasn't a ministry, Shorten was parliamentary secretary. I'll make some inquiries.
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Post by Banjo on Sept 15, 2010 21:45:05 GMT 7
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator the Hon Jan McLucas
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Post by Banjo on Sept 15, 2010 22:08:32 GMT 7
Ok, here's a form email. Just copy, paste and put your name and address on it.
senator.mclucas@aph.gov.au
Dear Senator McLucas,
Congratulations on your appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers.
I am writing to express my concerns on the projected changes to the Disability Support Pension that will come into force next year.
My particular field of concern is the amount of time that pensioners can spend outside of Australia. I fail to see how this incurs any extra cost to the taxpayer, in fact savings due to the traveller not claiming benefits like rent allowance are obviously apparent.
I would be obliged if you could inform me as soon as possible of what the changes may be, particularly in regard to pensioners travelling outside of Australia.
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Post by lemons on Sept 16, 2010 0:44:39 GMT 7
Thanks for that Banjo. Have sent her the letter.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2010 8:40:57 GMT 7
Thanks for that Banjo. Have sent her the letter.
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Post by rodcourt49 on Nov 26, 2010 9:05:50 GMT 7
Ah, but if a bone fide government depart declares you not only to be a non-resident for their purposes but further declares you to be a resident of a country where you do not hold a residency permit for an indefinite period, what status do you hold? It seems to me that the nub of the matter here, (and this directly affects me) is the contractual relationship between a government department IN TASMANIA which has very different state laws to the rest of our free country and the federal government and judiciary. There are 74 of us in this dilemma. I suggest that before the manure hits the revolving cooling device on 1/1/2011. (if Macklin's proposal becomes law) which seems likely, we try to enlist some formidable pro bono COMMONWEALTH legal clout. A fair day to you all. ..Centrelink are a Federal Government Department located in Tasmania for reasons of department logistic sharing and are not affected not governed by that State's law.
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Post by Banjo on Nov 26, 2010 9:16:08 GMT 7
Yeah, it's a Federal government department, they can't all be located in Canberra.
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Post by rodcourt49 on Nov 26, 2010 9:22:35 GMT 7
FYO Dear Senator McLucas,
Congratulations on your appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers.
I am writing to express my concerns on the proposed changes to the Disability Support Pension that may come into force next year.
I am a Disability Support Pensioner, who is unable to work due to my disability. I reside temporarily overseas for the 13 weeks period as I seek medical treatment there and return to Australia so as to comply with Centrelinks reporting condition. I do not own any property overseas but can live a reasonable lifestyle on the currenct exchange rate this country offers. (I pay for all my medications and treatments out of my own pocket).
My particular field of concern is the amount of time that pensioners can spend outside of Australia. How can this incurs any extra cost to the taxpayer? (In fact savings due to the traveller not claiming benefits like pharmaceuticals, travel and rental assistance are obviously apparent).
I would be obliged if you could inform me as soon as possible of what the changes may be, particularly in regard to pensioners travelling outside of Australia.
Regards. ROD COURT. (Disability Support Pensioner).
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