BOVF branch
Australia
Australia has one of the largest concentrations of frozen-pension recipients anywhere in the world. The branch was effectively created by demand, from people searching for an explanation of why their pension had not moved in a decade.
Your coordinator
Graeme Lamb
Country coordinator, Australia
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in Australia.
Frozen Pensions
More than 450,000 British pensioners abroad are paid the state pension rate they first received, with no annual uprating — for life.
Fully Functional Voting
Only 52% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time to be counted in 2024. Having the right to vote is not the same as being able to use it.
Overseas Constituencies
France has 11 deputies for citizens abroad and Italy has 12 deputies and 6 senators. Britons abroad are represented by whoever holds the seat covering an address they left decades ago.
Guides for Australia
Country-specific guides for Australia are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF Australia
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.