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10.21.9.10 Portability & the Agreement with Switzerland

Background

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

The portability of payments made under the Agreement is covered by Article 5 of the Agreement.

The rate of Australian benefit payable during temporary departure from, or return to, Australia of 26 weeks or less is covered by Article 19.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 20 Switzerland

Last reviewed: 8 February 2016

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