What these regulations do
The Social Security (International Agreements) Amendment (Oriental Republic of Uruguay and Other Measures) Regulations 2026 update Australia's international social security agreement arrangements. The regulations add Uruguay (the Oriental Republic of Uruguay) to the list of countries covered under these arrangements.
Administering framework
These regulations are administered by the Department of Social Services under the Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999.
Registration and commencement
The regulations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01173. The regulations came into force on 8 September 2026.
Effect of the change
The regulations affect how social security entitlements are treated for people moving between Australia and Uruguay. The regulations also include other measures as described in the full instrument.
Further information
The full text of the regulations and the explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01173.
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