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New residents face longer wait for Centrelink payments

New residents face longer wait for Centrelink payments

With changes in the social security laws set to take effect from 1 January 2022, new permanent residents will have a four-year wait period before they can access most government payments.

Australia Explained · SBS Audio

September 26, 20217m 26s

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With changes in the social security laws set to take effect from 1 January 2022, new permanent residents will have a four-year wait period before they can access most government payments.