10.19.8.10 Rate Calculation - Agreement with Belgium
Basis for calculation process
Article 17 of the Agreement, when read with social security law, determines the rate of Australian pension payable under the Agreement. There are 2 different methods of calculating the rate:
- the proportional rate for people outside Australia and for up to 26 weeks if on a temporary visit to Australia (see 10.1.9.20), and
- the direct deduction rate for people inside Australia and for up to 26 weeks if temporarily absent from Australia (see 10.1.9.60).
Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 18 Belgium
Policy reference: SS Guide 10.1.9.20 Outside Australia Rate for Agreement Payments, 10.1.9.60 Inside Australia Rate for Agreement Payments