Misc. Service for availing- LIFE CERTIFICATE to Pensioners
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Timings for submission of Life Certificate Applications in Consulate: - 10 AM to 1 PM & 2 PM to 4 PM.
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The service of LIFE CERTIFICATE can be availed by PENSIONERS either by visiting Consulate and signing Life Certificate Form in front of the Consular Officer OR by sending signed Life Certificate forms by post to the Consulate along with all required documents. Detailed information is as below: -
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In case of personal visit of PENSIONER in Consulate
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The service of LIFE CERTIFICATE can be availed by visiting Consulate and signing Life Certificate Form in front of the Consular Officer.
Applicant, while visiting Consulate must bring following
· 1)-Dully filled Miscellaneous Service Form (with Photograph) (please download here) 
· 2)- Original Current valid Passport & copy of passport
· 3)- Copy of Pension Payment Order
· 4)- Dully filled in LIFE CERTIFICATE Form (to be signed in front of Consular Officer) (please download here)
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In case of postal applications of PENSIONER
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Pensioners applying for Life Certificate Form through POSTAL SERVICES should send following documents to Consulate by post
· 1)-Dully filled Miscellaneous Service Form (with Photograph) (please download here)
· 2)- Dully signed copy of valid Passport
· 3)- Copy of Pension Payment Order
· 4)-Duly filled-in signed LIFE CERTIFICATE form which should be attested either by Notary (NSW) or J.P. (SA) (please download here)
· 5)- "A Statutory Declaration Form attested by JP".
*(NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notary)
(Commonwealth Statutory declaration form  ) – signed by the applicant with the same text as written in the Life Certificate form. (https://www.ag.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/statutory-declaration-form.PDF)
· 6)-For postal life certificate applications, please send attested copies of passport and not the original passport along with the copy of Pension Payment Order." along with self-addressed Envelope.
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FEES
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· Life Certificate is issued on GRATIS basis (No fees is charged)
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Processing Time
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· Same day for applications submitted in person
· One week for postal applications
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09/03/2026
NSW enhances opportunities for critical minerals with a new endorsement.
The New South Wales Government has approved Aeris Resources' Constellation Project, a copper mine near the Tritton Copper Mine, to enhance the state's copper supply for renewable energy. The project will include an open-cut and underground mine with a production target of 500,000 tonnes of copper ore annually, set to begin construction soon and operations before the end of 2026. It will create approximately 125 jobs during construction and 255 at peak operations, contributing around $42 million in royalties over its 16-year lifespan. In 2025, New South Wales produced about 190,000 tonnes of copper, but global demand is expected to double. Minister Courtney Houssos noted that copper demand for new energy technologies could rise from 30% in 2024 to 35% by 2030, with prices increasing over 20% this year.
https://mining.com.au/nsw-boosts-critical-minerals-potential-with-new-approval/
An eco-friendly chance for the production of low-carbon metals.
As the world aims for net-zero emissions, Australia has an opportunity to lead in low-carbon metal production, moving from raw resource exports to producing green metals like iron, copper, and aluminum. Dr. Rahman Daiyan from UNSW is advising governments on sustainable metal production and the need to pivot towards these high-value exports as coal and gas sales decline.
https://www.australianmining.com.au/a-green-opportunity-for-low-carbon-metals-production/
11/11/2025
NSW emerges as a Global Leader in critical minerals
New South Wales is a key player in the global critical minerals sector, boasting 21 of Australia’s 31 critical minerals. This geological advantage supports the state's leadership in the energy transition for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced technologies. Recent assessments show significant deposits of rare earth elements, copper, and specialized metals essential for modern manufacturing and classified as national security priorities by governments. This has led to increased investment in Australia's critical minerals reserve initiatives.
https://discoveryalert.com.au/nsw-critical-minerals-market-dominate-2025/
25/09/2025
Report tips rare opportunity for Australia
Australia could overtake the US to become the world’s second-largest producer of rare earth elements, behind China. The report, by global intelligence platform Earth Rarest, analysed Australia’s rare earths mining landscape, including global production data and upcoming projects.
https://www.australianmining.com.au/report-tips-rare-opportunity-for-australia/
20/05/2025
Old mines given new lease of life under Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy
Advanced research has identified 28 past and present mine sites that may contain hidden deposits of critical minerals and high-tech metals within their leftover waste. Discovering valuable minerals in old mine sites could lead to renewed production, creating jobs and attracting investment in regional NSW. As part of the Geological Survey of NSW’s Mine Reuse Project, over 1,200 samples were collected and analyzed using advanced techniques to identify critical minerals. Critical minerals and high-tech metals are essential for electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, and aerospace technology, critical minerals and high-tech metals are key to sustainable innovation. According to the International Energy Agency, global demand for these resources must grow sixfold in the next 20 years to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/old-mines-given-new-lease-of-life-under-critical-minerals-and-high-tech-metals-strategy
