Longer waiting periods for Centrelink payments

Stock photograph showing the Australian Government's Centerlink and Medicare branding.

Stock photograph showing the Australian Government's Centerlink and Medicare branding. Source: AAP Image/Dave Hunt

New permanent residents will have a four-year wait before they can access most government payments. Amendments to Australia’s social security laws are set to take effect in 2022.



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