Operational Blueprint document (LEX 90604): New Zealand Agreement and foreign pension information 106-04024000 (effective from 30 January 2026). 1 document released in part. LEX 90604 Sections of…

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Services Australia released an operational blueprint document outlining administration of the Australia-New Zealand Social Security Agreement (effective 30 January 2026). The document provides procedural guidance on claims processing and payment coding under the bilateral agreement. It covers Australian payments (Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment) and New Zealand payments (New Zealand Superannuation, Supported Living Payment, Veterans Pension) available to eligible residents. The agreement allows customers to combine residence periods across both countries to meet minimum eligibility thresholds. The document details claiming processes, applicable conditions (such as DSP restrictions for severely disabled customers and CP limitations to DSP carers), and references related operational procedures for international agreements, debt recovery, and residence determination. Significant portions were withheld under section 47E(d) of the Freedom of Information Act.