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New residents face longer wait for Centrelink payments

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People queuing outside a Centrelink office Source: William West / Getty Images

With changes in the social security laws set to take effect from 1 January 2022, new permanent residents will have a four-year wait period before they can access most government payments.


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By Melissa Compagnoni

Source: SBS


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With changes in the social security laws set to take effect from 1 January 2022, new permanent residents will have a four-year wait period before they can access most government payments.



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