Australian Aged Pension requirements

Mark60 Member

15POSTS

last year

Hello Aussie members.

Iam trying to get some definitive answers regarding qualifying for the Oz aged pension while living overseas.

First i will say ive read the My Gov info and now even more confused. Ive tried calling, no answer (currently in the Philippines).

My question is. Do i need to be living in Oz for 2 years prior to applying.聽 Eg: 65-67?

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mugtech ViP

4726POSTS

last year

聽聽聽聽聽 I am sure Steve (aka Bigpearl) on here from Australia can fill you in on the horrors and the tricks of that system.

bigpearl ViP

4325POSTS

last year

Thanks mugtech, dob me in?

Welcome to the Forum Mark60.

Yes from my readings/research you are correct on living in Oz for 2 years and during those 2 years you are limited with time out of country while qualifying.

I have posted many and much on the topic over the years here and all I can say to upcoming Australians, my kids included is not to trust any government nor a promised pension. I paid a heck of a lot of tax for 45 years and because I worked hard and smart don't qualify the Aussie pension, too wealthy apparently and my tax contributions will go to many who were too slack to plan a future and rely on subsistence.

Also living O/S will bring a reduced benefit/payment.

Maggots rings a bell and very glad I don't need a pension nor the headaches the Australian government have created.

Good luck.

Cheers, Steve.