Australian Aged Pension requirements

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Mark60 Member

Member since 14 September 2016

Mark60Member13 December 2024 00:29:08

Hello Aussie members.

Iam trying to get some definitive answers regarding qualifying for the Oz aged pension while living overseas.

First i will say ive read the My Gov info and now even more confused. Ive tried calling, no answer (currently in the Philippines).

My question is. Do i need to be living in Oz for 2 years prior to applying. Eg: 65-67?

mugtech ViP

Member since 08 September 2012

mugtechViP13 December 2024 09:33:31

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I am sure Steve (aka Bigpearl) on here from Australia can fill you in on the horrors and the tricks of that system.

bigpearl ViP

Member since 27 January 2018

bigpearlViP13 December 2024 10:08:44

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Thanks mugtech, dob me in?

Welcome to the Forum Mark60.

Yes from my readings/research you are correct on living in Oz for 2 years and during those 2 years you are limited with time out of country while qualifying.

I have posted many and much on the topic over the years here and all I can say to upcoming Australians, my kids included is not to trust any government nor a promised pension. I paid a heck of a lot of tax for 45 years and because I worked hard and smart don't qualify the Aussie pension, too wealthy apparently and my tax contributions will go to many who were too slack to plan a future and rely on subsistence.

Also living O/S will bring a reduced benefit/payment.

Maggots rings a bell and very glad I don't need a pension nor the headaches the Australian government have created.

Good luck.

Cheers, Steve.

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