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OLDAUSSIE, on 2012-05-11 09:10:39, said:
simple1, on 2012-05-11 08:26:51, said:
sceadugenga, on 2012-05-11 06:13:55, said:
The current rules are that if you've been living overseas you have to go back and reside in Australia for 2 years to qualify for the OAP (you'll really be an Old Croc then won't you?) 
I hate to see people letting them win though, I'd definitely be pursuing it, you've paid tax all your life and now they want to tell you where you can and can't live? I know of cases where it has been successfully contested in the appeals system.
I hate to see people letting them win though, I'd definitely be pursuing it, you've paid tax all your life and now they want to tell you where you can and can't live? I know of cases where it has been successfully contested in the appeals system.
Not entirely correct, if returning from overseas and you qualify for the OAP it is paid. Howerer, if you wish then wish to return overseas and still qualify for the OAP, you must have resided in Oz for minimum of two years for payment
Not true, in my case I was overseas when I changed from DSP to OAP. On C/L web site they say one must be an Australian resident and be in Australia when you apply for OAP. I was neither. If they refuse you the OAP appeal their decision put up a fight because C/L staff are just making up their own rules its not law......YET
Yes my understanding is you're right when converting from DSP to OAP can do whilst residing overseas. But cannot claim OAP whilst residing overseas without prior DSP pension. Anyone dispute this info?
