Citizenship = Pension?

[grahamffc]

Once someone becomes an Australian citizen (ie after 4 years on PR) are they entitled to an Australian State Pension, even if they were to leave the country?

[ayrshire2oz]

Someone can correct me if im wrong but I think you can only claim a pension after you have been resident for ten years and its not automatic like a UK state pension , although if you claim a Uk state pension in Oz it will not be index linked each year (Unlike in some other countries like the US or Jamaica) dont know about claiming outside Australia .

[Skippy1]

10 years is correct and it is also means tested

[scuffythetugboat]

The 10 year rule is correct plus you have to be in Australia when you claim it. It may be portable but there are rules and restrictions. You would be better off asking Centrelink as it can be complicated.

[flag of convenience]

Supposed to be in the country during the immediate two years prior to claiming. The rules change so much though check it out. Australia does have agreements with a number of countries, mostly European, but not UK.

[blossom]

Isn't there some rule too that if you want it paid overseas you have to have been a citizen for 35 years first?

[Gbye grey sky]

Isn't there some rule too that if you want it paid overseas you have to have been a citizen for 35 years first?

 

No direct interest as will never be eligible anyway but how does means-testing work if you are getting the pension while overseas I wonder?