In Reply to: Benefit reduction after 6 weeks OS posted by mungkin on Thursday, 10. May 2012 at 07:53 Bali Time:
This hasnt been legislated yet (passed by both houses of Parliament). It is supposed to come into effect immediately BUT is arguable. At Centrelink (work) we are being told to tell people it is immediate. In any case if you are leaving the country and get any kind of benefit you are supposed to advise Centrelink. The data from immigration comes through and "knocks" people off benefits all the time. Then there is the whole drama about getting back on. Centrelink also uses the data sharng to evaluate recepients. Dont shoot the messenger, just letting youknow how the department views this.