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In forceGeneral rule
Volume 1s 1-123ZO
Part 3Provision of benefits
Division 1Claim for social security payment or concession card
Subdivision HResidence requirements for claimants
29 General rule
(1)
Subject to sections 30, 30A, 31 and 31A, a claim for a social security payment or a concession card may only be made by a person who:
(a)
is an Australian resident; and
(b)
is in Australia.
(2)
Subject to sections 30, 30A, 31 and 31A, a claim made at a time when the claimant is not an Australian resident or is not in Australia is taken not to have been made.
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