31AExclusion of certain claims by special category visa holders from section 29 residence requirement

31A  Exclusion of certain claims by special category visa holders from section 29 residence requirement   Despite paragraph 29(1)(a), a person who is not an Australian resident may make a claim for a social security payment or a concession card if:  (a) the person is a special category visa holder residing in Australia; and  (b) in order to qualify for the payment or concession card concerned, the person is not required to be an Australian resident if the person is a special category visa holder residing in Australia. Subdivision I—Withdrawal of claim 33  Right to withdraw  (1) A claimant for a social security payment or a concession card, or a person acting on behalf of such a claimant, may withdraw a claim that has not been determined.  (2) A claim that is withdrawn is taken not to have been made. 34  Manner of withdrawal  (1) A claim may be withdrawn orally or in writing or in any other manner approved by the Secretary.  (a) a person claims both a pension bonus and an age pension; and  (b) the claim for an age pension is withdrawn; the claim for a pension bonus is taken to have been withdrawn.  (a) a person claims both a pension bonus and an age pension; and  (b) the claim for an age pension is rejected as a direct or indirect result of the operation of:  (i) Division 2 of Part 3.12 of the 1991 Act; or  (ii) Part 3.14 of that Act; the claim for a pension bonus is taken to have been withdrawn. Subdivision J—Special provision for certain claims