New International Social Security Agreements
Bosnia-Herzegovina
The negotiation of a new social security agreement with Bosnia-Herzegovina was announced in the 2021-22 Budget.
The Agreement will assist people to qualify for, claim, and be paid retirement pensions from both Australia and Bosnia-Herzegovina they may not otherwise be able to access. The Agreement will also remove double coverage of compulsory superannuation or insurance contributions for workers temporarily seconded between countries.
Negotiations for the Social Security Agreement with Bosnia-Herzegovina are ongoing. The Agreement will commence once both countries have approved the text of the Agreement and completed all relevant treaty, legislative and administrative processes. These processes are extensive and can take years to complete.
This page will be updated with commencement details for the Agreement, pending completion of all required processes.
Uruguay
The negotiation of a new social security agreement with Uruguay was announced in February 2024.
The Agreement will assist people to qualify for, claim, and be paid retirement pensions from both Australia and Uruguay they may not otherwise be able to access. The Agreement will also remove double coverage of compulsory superannuation or insurance contributions for workers temporarily seconded between countries.
Negotiations for the Social Security Agreement with Uruguay are ongoing. The Agreement will commence once both countries have approved the text of the Agreement and completed all relevant treaty, legislative and administrative processes. These processes are extensive and can take years to complete.
This page will be updated with commencement details for the Agreement, pending completion of all required processes.
Lithuania
The negotiation of a new social security agreement with Lithuania was announced in March 2024.
The Agreement will assist people to qualify for, claim, and be paid retirement pensions from both Australia and Uruguay they may not otherwise be able to access. The Agreement will also remove double coverage of compulsory superannuation or insurance contributions for workers temporarily seconded between countries.
Negotiations for the Social Security Agreement with Lithuania are ongoing. The Agreement will commence once both countries have approved the text of the Agreement and completed all relevant treaty, legislative and administrative processes. These processes are extensive and can take years to complete.
This page will be updated with commencement details for the Agreement, pending completion of all required processes.
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