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Article 7 of the Agreement with Denmark covers totalisation in order to qualify for an Australian benefit.
Periods of residence in Denmark after 1 April 1957 in the period specified in the Social Pensions Act may be added to periods of Australian residence in order to meet the minimum residence requirements for Australian benefits under the SSAct.
People residing in Denmark must have a minimum of 12 months of Australian working life residence after 1 April 1957 (6 months of which is continuous) before they can use the Agreement to totalise and qualify for an Australian benefit. No minimum period of Australian working life residence is required for people residing in Australia.
Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 12 Denmark
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Last reviewed: 3 January 2012
