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10.15.8.50 Inside Australia Rate - Agreement with the USA

Inside Australia rate

The rate of Australian benefit payable under the Agreement to people residing in Australia is calculated according to 10.1.9.60.

Article 10, paragraph 6 of the Agreement provides for this rate to then be compared to the rate that would be payable if the person was residing outside Australia. The person is then paid the higher of the 2 rates.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 13 USA

Policy reference: SS Guide 10.1.9.60 Inside Australia Rate for Agreement Payments

Last reviewed: 9 November 2015

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