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10.21.3.30 Equality of Treatment - Agreement with Switzerland

Equality of treatment

Article 4 of the Agreement ensures that Australian citizens and their family members and survivors receive equal treatment with Swiss nationals and their family members and survivors when applying for Swiss benefits. It also provides that all people (including former Australian residents) are treated equally by Australia in regard to rights and obligations under Australian legislation.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 20 Switzerland

Last reviewed: 8 February 2016

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.