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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Longer waiting periods for Centrelink payments
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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By Melissa Compagnoni
Source: SBS
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