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
New residents will face longer waiting periods for most payments if the new social security laws are passed. Source: Saeed Khan/Getty Images
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
Presented by Yasmeen Ahmed
Source: SBS
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