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10.15.8.10 Rate Calculation - Background (Agreement with the USA)

Background

Article 10 of the Agreement, when read with the social security law, determines the rate of Australian benefit payable under the Agreement. There are 2 different methods of calculating the rate:

  • the proportional rate (outside Australia) (10.1.9.20), and
  • the direct deduction rate (inside Australia) (10.1.9.60).

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 13 USA

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