Migrant pensioners, veterans and widows who receive Centrelink payments will soon have to pay full price when applying for Australian citizenship. While most permanent residents pay a $285 fee when they apply to sit the test, disadvantaged pensioners and widows have long been granted a concession rate of $20 or $40. But Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has now removed the discount starting from July the 1st.
The Turnbull Government has dropped a concession that gave disadvantaged pensioners a discount when applying for Australian citizenship.
Australian Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton Source: AAP
The new rules are due to take effect on July the 1st, but there are already moves to reverse the changes on the floor of parliament.
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