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10.10.9.10 Portability & the Agreement with Portugal

Background

Portability of autonomous payments is covered by domestic legislation. See 7.1.1 Portability legislation.

The portability of payments made under the Agreement is covered in Article 6. The rate payable during temporary departure from, or return to, Australia of 26 weeks or less is covered in Article 17.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 9 Portugal

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