z1987
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A clear explanation of that date in the table would be helpful though.
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Yes I looked and it still seems like those born in 1957 will be eligible at 65 in 2022 For someone born in 1953, they would qualify at 65.5 after July 2017. So this should mean, for someone born in 1957, they would qualify at 67 after July 2023. So this implies (in a very confusing way) that before July 2023 they would qualify at 65
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So what does this column "Date pension age changes" mean in the table?
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The government site https://www.dss.gov.au/seniors/benefits-payments/age-pension says under Age Requirements:
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Canada is now like the UK, you have to be residing in Canada to get health cover. Plus who would want to fly all the way to Canada for an emergency operation at the age of 75? UK is slightly closer
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No, it's 65 before 1 July 2023 then it will become 67
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There is no reciprocal agreement between Australia and Canada. My father would receive full pension from Canada no matter where he lives, not my mother though. We're not worried about travel issues as applying for permission is a simple thing or aged care/buying a home as they will be living with us in the same house for the rest of their lives. But it is a risk and I am not happy with the plan but it seems like the only option we've got to bring them here
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The idea is not for it to get approved actually (as the 30-year wait is ridiculous even for someone in their 40s), although that would be a great plus! The idea is to get them here in Australia ASAP and it seems the best way to do that is to have them live here on a bridging visa. This is why I'm concerned about health cover and work rights on a bridging visa for those applying to 804. The 30-year wait is a big issue for those who don't have passports that allow them to get an ETA and will be forced to wait 30 years offshore.
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For those turning 65 in 2022 (born 1957), looks like the pension age is still 65 https://www.dss.gov.au/seniors/benefits-payments/age-pension
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Hi, I want to have my Canadian parents move to Australia and live with us. Through our own research this is the plan so far (of course when the borders open and allows non-residents to enter Australia): Parents enter Australia on an ETA visa (Subclass 601) They apply for the Aged Parent visa (Subclass 804) onshore Questions I have are: Is there a longer visitor visa my parents can apply for instead of the ETA that allows them to apply for the 804 visa onshore? I ask because my father turns 65 early 2022 and we want them here ASAP. I don't mind having them on a visitor for 6 months to a year if it's possible. I'm aware they will be on a bridging visa for a long time while waiting for the outcome of 804. Are they entitled to Medicare? I recall back in 2009, I had full Medicare cover while on a bridging visa waiting for my spouse visa; it was a blue Medicare card. My mother will be under 65 when my father is eligible to apply for 804. Would she be entitled to work while on the bridging visa? Any idea how long the queue might actually be for 804? Is there a better option(s) to the plan I have above (ETA -> 804 onshore)? Thanks!