Hi ATO community,
I am dual citizen Sri Lankan/Australian.
After living/working in Australia since mid 90s (took my Australian citizenship in 1997), I had to move to Sri Lanka (temporarily) in 2018 to look after my elderly parents. Since my mother's passing away in 2023, now I am the guardian of my father who is 90 years old. Due to inactivity my Superannuation is now transferred to ATO (I am able to check via "mygov" web account) and I am eligible to take it as a lump sum or a super pension from May 2026 (I have reached 60 years). Also during this time my only Australian bank account is closed due to inactivity (hence I have no way to transfer my funds from ATO to a bank in Australia). Now I have only a Sri Lankan Bank account but ATO doesn't allow me to add it as it involves a SWIFT CODE. Is there any other way that I could get the funds (least a portion) transferred to Sri Lanka? Highly appreciate your help.
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