Change in relationship status

International Services will review the rate of payment of a New Zealand benefit or pension paid in Australia when:

• a single client marries, enters a civil union, or starts living in a de facto relationship or
• a married or civil union client becomes single through separation; the marriage or civil union is dissolved; or the death of their partner

When a client enters or is already in a relationship they can be paid the married, civil union or de facto rate in Australia regardless of the sex or gender of either partner.