> Must be an Australian resident and in Australia on the day the claim is lodged, unless claiming under an International Social Security Agreement.
In addition you must have been an Australian resident for a total of at least 10 years, at least 5 of these years in one period; unless you:
> are claiming under an international social-security agreement
> are a refugee or former refugee
> were getting Partner Allowance, Widow Allowance or Widow B Pension immediately before turning Age Pension age, or
> are a woman whose partner died while you were both Australian residents and you had two years residency immediately before claiming Age Pension.
Note:
Special rules apply in the case of travel to New Zealand, of if covered by an International Social Security Agreement.
Special rules apply to persons who are absent from Australia for more than 26 weeks.