Longer waiting periods for Centrelink payments

New permanent residents will have a four-year wait before they can access most government payments.

Man using tablet Source: Getty Images/katleho Seisa

Amendments to Australia’s social security laws are set to take effect in 2022.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with an edition of Settlement Guide prepared by Melissa Compagnoni that explains the new waiting periods, the eligibility for payments and the exemptions that exist for those in need.

 

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