Australian Wife Pension/Wife Pension - Spanish Glossary

There have been no new grants of WP since June 1995 even under an Agreement. An autonomous wife pensioner can transfer to an Agreement WP (when an Agreement covers this concurrent entitlement) as this is not classified as a new grant of WP. WP granted under the Agreement before 1 July 1995 continue to be paid outside Australia. WP can only be paid under the Agreement to a woman who has been an Australian resident at some time.

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Last reviewed: 7 June 2010