Operational Blueprint Documents (lex 86120): 061-01060010: Former Resident Provisions (effective From 29 May 2025) 106-25031032: Deciding If A Customer Is Residing In Australia (effective From 1 May…

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Services Australia released operational guidance documents defining former resident provisions for pension payments effective May 2025. The policy restricts Age Pension and Disability Support Pension payments for customers who return to Australia to reside but leave within two years, preventing indefinite overseas payment access. Affected customers cannot receive payments for overseas absences starting within the 2-year return period; normal portability rules apply after two years' Australian residence. International agreement customers who transfer to autonomous payments upon returning to Australia are also subject to these restrictions if they depart within two years, though they may transfer back to agreement payments if returning to agreement countries. Customers transferring from long-term overseas DSP to Age Pension in Australia are exempt. The procedures provide no discretion for unforeseen circumstances. Documents were released in part under Freedom of Information Act sections 22 and 47E(d) exemptions.