Operational Blueprint Document (lex 86316): Australian Residence Requirements For Payment 106-06010000 (effective From 7 July 2025). 1 Document Released In Part. LEX 86316 Sections Of The Act :…

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Services Australia released an operational blueprint (effective 7 July 2025) defining Australian residence requirements for income support, family assistance, and parental leave payments. The document establishes that persons must be Australian residents to qualify for most social security payments, with exceptions for Age Pension and some Disability Support Pension customers exempt from ongoing residence requirements, holders of certain temporary visas, New Zealand citizens under the 10-year exemption, and specific visa subclass 403 holders. It clarifies how residence status affects payment portability outside Australia and notes that non-residents with Australian citizen or permanent resident children may claim Special Benefit. The document outlines claim form requirements and verification procedures for establishing residence. Sections addressing background context and specific policy details were withheld under section 47E(d) exemption.