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Old 17-10-2007, 11:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Nice Guy View Post
Hmmmmmmmmmm.............surely regardless of the visa type providing you have a tax file number you are classified as an Australian resident????

I am a New Zealander and have just a SVC but I got the grant.

Has the OP checked out the website for the grant?
There are differnt rules for citizens of New Zealand residing in Australia.

A tax file number doesn't give you residency, anyone working in Australia has to have a TFN, whether you are a permanent resident, temporary resident or on a working holiday.
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