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10.1.5.70 Totalisation for Widows

Widows

Some of Australia's agreements allow claimants for 'pensions payable to widows' to totalise using the contribution periods their late partner made in that agreement country. This special provision is explained in the relevant chapter for those countries where it applies.

Last reviewed: 21 September 2015

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.