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1.1.R.200 Residence

Usage

This definition applies to all payments.

Definition

When referring to a person's residence status, residence means whether the person:

  • is an Australian resident, AND
  • has been an Australian resident for the required periods in order to qualify for a payment.

Act reference: SSAct section 7(2) An Australian resident is a person who …, section 7(4B) For the purposes of a newly arrived resident's waiting period …

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.1.10 Residence requirements

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