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returning back to Australia

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#1 ·
Hello everyone
I am returning back to Melbourne next year after being away for 11 years .I will be 67 years of when I return .Can I apply for the AOP as soon as I get back?I will be buying a home in Melbourne and will stay in Australia full time .
Can anyone tell me what happens

Thank you
Tinki
 
#2 ·
Hello everyone
I am returning back to Melbourne next year after being away for 11 years .I will be 67 years of when I return .Can I apply for the AOP as soon as I get back?I will be buying a home in Melbourne and will stay in Australia full time .
Can anyone tell me what happens

Thank you
Tinki
To get the Aged Pension, you must be under the income and assets test limits and be an Australian resident, normally for at least 10 years.

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/age-pension

For at least 5 of these years, there must be no break in your residence.

Your income and assets will determine your eligibility to the aged pension welfare payment.
 
#3 ·
Thank you , I have been a resident for 55 years , went over seas 10 years ago. My assets , I have none in Australia , just bank account. The home I will build will take 70% of my bank account , so I come in the asset OK.
Do you know if a I can my pension after the usual 3 months waiting time and then get back pay .
Cheers
Kevin
 
#4 ·
I would expect you should be OK with that. The 55 years residency seems to covers that.

Not sure about back pay though. You need to submit a claim to Centrelink once you arrive.
 
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