Question 1

A former temporary resident who does not claim their Departing Australia Superannuation Payment loses the account at their super fund: the fund transfers the money to the ATO once: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. 6 months or more after leaving Australia, once the visa has ceased to be in effect. "If you don't apply for your DASP, your super fund will transfer your super money to the ATO as unclaimed super money" - the ATO page adds "You may be able to claim ATO-held super as DASP."

Question 2

If the proof of life certificate is still not returned 13 weeks after the payment was suspended - 26 weeks in total from the date of the notice - the Australian pension is cancelled outright, and the cancellation is backdated to the date of suspension.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. 26 weeks from the date of the proof of life notice (13 weeks of suspension after the initial 13-week deadline) "If after the 13 week suspension period (26 weeks total from the date of notice) the person has not returned a certified proof of life certificate, or entered Australia, payment will be cancelled. In this event, the cancellation will take effect from the date of suspension." and "The payment will remain cancelled unless a certified proof of life certificate is provided to Services Australia."

Question 3

Superannuation benefits are generally preserved until preservation age, which is 60 for anyone born after 30 June 1964: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The person's date of birth. Once the member reaches age 60, for anyone born after 30 June 1964. access to super benefits is generally restricted to members who have reached their preservation age, meaning a member who has not yet reached it cannot generally access their super.

Question 4

A pensioner whose Australian payment was stopped for a missed proof of life certificate must get the certificate back to Services Australia within 39 weeks of the original notice to receive full arrears; beyond that, arrears run only from the day the certificate is received.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 39 weeks of the date the proof of life notice was issued (i.e. within 13 weeks of cancellation) "Concetta's DSP is restored; however, as Concetta provided her completed certificate over 39 weeks after the notice was issued by Services Australia, she is only entitled to arrears from the date she returned the completed proof of life certificate to Services Australia."

Question 5

If an Australian super fund withholds the wrong amount of DASP tax, the refund must be requested from the fund in the same Australian financial year the DASP was paid.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within the same financial year that the DASP was paid (Australian financial year ends 30 June) "If your request for a refund is made after the end of the financial year in which your DASP was paid, or if your DASP was paid by us, and you believe an incorrect amount of tax has been withheld from your DASP, you can lodge a refund request with us in writing."

Question 6

Temporary residents: super moves to the ATO six months after leaving Australia.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Both conditions must be met: 6 months or more since you left Australia, and your visa has ceased to be in effect. 6 months after leaving Australia (and visa ceased) Your super fund transfers your super money to the ATO as unclaimed super money. The page adds: 'You may be able to claim ATO-held super as DASP.'.

Question 7

An Australian Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment recipient aged 80 or over who has been outside Australia for at least 2 years must complete and return a proof of life certificate, certified in person by an authorised certifier, within 13 weeks of the notice Services Australia sends every 2 years.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Every 2 years; the certificate must be returned within 13 weeks of the date of the notice. "Where the person does not return a certified proof of life certificate to Services Australia, or the person does not enter Australia, within 13 weeks from the date of notice, the payment ceases to be payable and must be suspended or cancelled."

Question 8

A former resident's overseas absence is not portable for 2 years after they resume Australian residence: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The day the person became an Australian resident again. Within 2 years of resuming residence in Australia. the person is not eligible for portability of their age pension or DSP for that overseas absence.

Question 9

A super fund must transfer a former temporary resident's unclaimed super to the ATO once six months have passed since they left Australia and their visa ceased to be in effect, if: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The person leaving Australia and their visa ceasing to be in effect, both conditions listed under the page's if both list. Six months or more since the person left Australia, provided the visa has also ceased to be in effect. the person's super fund transfers their super money to the ATO as unclaimed super money.

Question 10

Age pension paid overseas is proportionalised against Australian Working Life Residence once a person has been outside Australia for more than 26 weeks: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The person's departure from Australia. After the first 26 weeks outside Australia. the recipient's rate of pension may become proportional, based on their Australian Working Life Residence (AWLR), instead of continuing at the non-proportional rate.

Question 11

Pension Supplement reduces to the basic amount once a person has travelled outside Australia for more than 6 weeks: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The date the person's overseas travel begins. After 6 weeks of short term travel, or immediately from departure if the person is leaving to live in another country. the Pension Supplement rate reduces to the basic amount.

Question 12

Someone who moves back to Australia, is granted the Age Pension or DSP, and then goes overseas again within 2 years of resuming residence has their pension suspended on departure - and cancelled if they stay away 13 weeks.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Any overseas absence within 2 years of resuming residence in Australia; cancellation at 13 weeks of suspension. "If a person who is subject to the former resident rules leaves Australia within the 2-year period, their pension will be suspended on departure. If a pension has been suspended, it can be restored on return to Australia as long as the person returns to Australia within 13 weeks of suspension. If the person remains overseas for 13 weeks, their pension will be cancelled and they will need to re-claim on their return to Australia."

Question 13

An Australian proof of life certificate expires: it is only valid if it reaches Services Australia within 12 months of the date it was signed and certified.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 12 months of the date the certificate was signed and certified. "A proof of life certificate that was signed and/or certified more than 12 months ago will not be accepted as valid proof of life. A new certificate must be issued to the person and the person must provide a certificate back to Services Australia within 12 months of being signed and certified for the review provisions to be valid."

Question 14

Lost super search via myGov: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

No clock; standing facility. Any time. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 15

No deadline applies to claiming super once it is ATO-held; it can be claimed at any time: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

None stated; the page says the super can be claimed at any time. At any time; no deadline is stated for the individual to claim. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 16

On an Australian proof of life certificate, the pensioner's signature and the authorised certifier's signature must both be dated within the same 7-day period, and the certifier must have physically seen the person - a video call does not count.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Both signatures must fall within a 7-day period. "Note: Seeing the person through video conferencing will not comply with the requirement to sight them in their physical presence."

Question 17

The Australian pension supplement drops to the basic amount after 6 weeks of a temporary absence from Australia - and immediately on departure if the person is leaving to live overseas.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. After 6 weeks' temporary absence from Australia; immediately on departure if the absence is not temporary. "Pension supplement is reduced to the basic amount after 6 weeks' temporary absence from Australia (or immediately on departure if the absence is not temporary, for example, they are leaving Australia to reside overseas)."

Question 18

Age Pension portability after 26 weeks: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Date of leaving Australia ('When you reach 26 weeks after leaving Australia'). 26 weeks after leaving Australia. Not a deadline to act on; the page states the rate change: 'less than 35 years, you'll get a lower rate in most cases.'.

Australia pension deadlines for people who left

A former temporary resident who does not claim their Departing Australia Superannuation Payment loses the account at their super fund: the fund transfers the money to the ATO once

If the proof of life certificate is still not returned 13 weeks after the payment was suspended - 26 weeks in total from the date of the notice - the Australian pension is cancelled outright, and the cancellation is backdated to the date of suspension.

Superannuation benefits are generally preserved until preservation age, which is 60 for anyone born after 30 June 1964

A pensioner whose Australian payment was stopped for a missed proof of life certificate must get the certificate back to Services Australia within 39 weeks of the original notice to receive full arrears; beyond that, arrears run only from the day the certificate is received.

If an Australian super fund withholds the wrong amount of DASP tax, the refund must be requested from the fund in the same Australian financial year the DASP was paid.

Temporary residents: super moves to the ATO six months after leaving Australia.

A former resident's overseas absence is not portable for 2 years after they resume Australian residence

A super fund must transfer a former temporary resident's unclaimed super to the ATO once six months have passed since they left Australia and their visa ceased to be in effect, if

Age pension paid overseas is proportionalised against Australian Working Life Residence once a person has been outside Australia for more than 26 weeks

Pension Supplement reduces to the basic amount once a person has travelled outside Australia for more than 6 weeks

Someone who moves back to Australia, is granted the Age Pension or DSP, and then goes overseas again within 2 years of resuming residence has their pension suspended on departure - and cancelled if they stay away 13 weeks.

An Australian proof of life certificate expires: it is only valid if it reaches Services Australia within 12 months of the date it was signed and certified.

Lost super search via myGov

No deadline applies to claiming super once it is ATO-held; it can be claimed at any time

On an Australian proof of life certificate, the pensioner's signature and the authorised certifier's signature must both be dated within the same 7-day period, and the certifier must have physically seen the person - a video call does not count.

The Australian pension supplement drops to the basic amount after 6 weeks of a temporary absence from Australia - and immediately on departure if the person is leaving to live overseas.

Age Pension portability after 26 weeks