Can New Zealanders get the age pension in Australia?
My husband and I are well into our 50s and are planning to move to Brisbane. From what we've seen on this site we probably wouldn't get PR status in Australia. So what happens when we reach retirement age - can we get the pension in Australia that we would get as of right in New Zealand at age 65 (I think)?
Reply from forum moderator 5 months ago on 6 November 2023.
If you are not aware of it yet, please read the following information from Work & Income NZ about receiving the pension while living in Australia as a NZ citizen:
You also need to read it in conjunction with the following information from the Australian government about who qualifies for the Age Pension in Australia (as it is subject to an income and asset test, as well as there being age requirements):
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/who-can-get-age-pension?context=22526
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