SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS) ACT 1999

SCHEDULE 3 - NEW ZEALAND  

Note: See section 5 .

PART A AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND  

PART VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS  

Article 23   Settlement of Disputes  

1.    
The competent authorities of the Parties shall settle, to the extent possible, any disputes that arise in interpreting or applying the provisions of this Agreement having regard to its spirit and fundamental principles.

2.    
The Parties shall consult promptly at the request of either concerning matters which have not been settled by the competent authorities in accordance with paragraph 1.