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Post by Banjo on Apr 6, 2010 11:32:48 GMT 7
Not too promising, but remember I already said these guys don't consider us a major issue.
I seems to me that Centrelink will be allowed to judge each case individually.
I'll start with my email to them.
Hi there,
I was helped last year and would appreciate some advice for myself and a group of DSP recipients currently outside of Australia.
When we return to Australia at the time directed by Cenrelink we have read in the media that we will face new restrictions on our leaving the country again.
Have you any information on this?
Several people here have children and were wondering if this would grant them an exemption or a more lenient attitude to the changes in the Act.
Thanking you in advance,
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22/03/2011
I've removed this email at Welfare Rights request, unfortunately it included the name of one of their advocates.
There was an earlier request to members not to post WR emails but unfortunately this one was overlooked.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 14, 2010 7:40:15 GMT 7
OK, maybe we can catch up.
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Post by hogan on Apr 19, 2010 1:55:03 GMT 7
g'day fellas.
after 13 weeks of being overseas with the family, do all members need to return, or just the dsp holder? and how long one must stay in oz before she/he can leave again?
cheers.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 19, 2010 7:34:08 GMT 7
I would imagine only you if you're the only one on a benefit. If the Mrs is on it also with the kids factored in it sounds logical that you all go back.
The answer to the second question is what we are all waiting to find out. I'll have some idea next week, I get back this Friday and will see Centrelink then.
Good to see you by the way.
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Post by hogan on Apr 19, 2010 14:22:30 GMT 7
thanks for the welcome banjo.
i wouldnt worry about macklim too much......she is about tenth fiddle to the bloke who finds it difficult to walk and chew (ear wax) gum...and one of the worlds high profile globalists...
labor loves social services and globalism. nothing dramatic will happen. too many migrants to upset....you know, the ones they are letting flood in?
we'll see, but there is a lot of gough left in the left......and red in the flag. they are globalists. and arent foreign residents spreading globalism? its not about money, as the schools wrort and the roof fiasco, and the 'bank bailout, etc proves.
storm in a teacup. bring on jan 2011 and giggle at the how the sheep are being told to bark by the dog.....
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Post by richoz on Apr 19, 2010 15:08:35 GMT 7
g'day fellas. after 13 weeks of being overseas with the family, do all members need to return, or just the dsp holder? and how long one must stay in oz before she/he can leave again? cheers. G'Day Mate, A warm welcome to forum. Great to have a new member. Only the person(s) receiving a Centrelink payment/benefit needs to return to Australia within their parole period. Oop's, sorry I mean portability period. As for how long you need to return to Australia for, well I have heard 6 weeks mentioned a few times, but I cannot find that anywhere in the Social Security Act. So once again, must be a Centrelink policy thing, and as we all know law is one thing policy is another, especially when it is inconsistent with the law. Just my thoughts anyway. Welcome mate |
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Post by Banjo on Apr 19, 2010 15:24:54 GMT 7
The six weeks is the amount of notice Centrelink expects to have from people leaving the country.
Personally I've never been held to this.
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Post by richoz on Apr 19, 2010 17:15:17 GMT 7
The six weeks is the amount of notice Centrelink expects to have from people leaving the country. Personally I've never been held to this. Ditto |
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Post by rodcourt49 on May 15, 2010 8:07:44 GMT 7
As previously mentioned but maybe not in this subject..about the six weeks notice before departing..
On return to Australia I phone them up from the Airport I'm at..verify myself..wait whilst they check me against the Immigration Database info..I then give them my departure date (usually the next day)..as well as my next projected arrival date (three months time)..plus that departure date..so I comply with this six week thingy if ever they strictly enforce that on us.
Just a way of overcoming it if you know your dates in advance, of course difficult for some to calculate this if they have an open return ticket to Thailand..however as your next trip back to Australia gets closer and you do know of your next departure date (within six weeks of that date) you can always send them a Secure Mail via their web-site..
Just my two bobs worth.
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Post by Banjo on May 15, 2010 8:49:09 GMT 7
I used to book my return ticket in Thailand, it worked out cheaper than doing it in Australia or booking each flight individually.
I don't think I'll be doing this again until I know what's happening, getting stuck in Australia and missing my flight could be expensive.
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