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10.15.7.20 Embargoes on Arrears of US Benefits

Embargoes

The Agreement with the USA does not contain embargo provisions. This means any overpayment of Australian benefit following the grant of USA benefit cannot be recovered from the arrears of USA benefit before it is paid to the recipient.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 13 USA

Last reviewed: 21 September 2015

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