Why is this payment not available to Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia?
The payment is only available to former temporary residents who have departed Australia. It does not apply to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia or holders of a retirement visa, as they have an option of retiring in Australia and have access to the age pension.
However, Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent Australian residents may still be able to apply to access any unclaimed super that is now held by the ATO.
Which visas make you eligible to apply for the payment?
You must have held a temporary visa under the Migration Act 1958 (except visas under subclasses 405 and 410) to be eligible to apply for the DASP.
What if I am now retired or have reached preservation age?
Since 1 April 2009, retiring or reaching preservation age has ceased to be a condition of release of super benefits for temporary residents.
Therefore, if you have held a temporary visa under the Migration Act 1958 (except visas under subclasses 405 and 410) you must first depart Australia before you can claim your super, even if you have retired from the workforce or have reached preservation age.
DASP withholding tax rates will apply to this payment.
Who is not eligible to receive super contributions?
When you work in Australia, your employer should generally pay super contributions for you into a complying super fund unless you are:
- paid less than $450 a month
- 70 years old or over
- under 18 and working 30 hours or less per week
- covered by the super provisions of a bilateral social security agreement
- a non-resident paid for work done outside Australia
- a resident paid by a non-resident employer for work done outside Australia
- employed for domestic or private work for 30 hours a week or less.
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Last Modified: Thursday, 16 May 2013