Is There a Way to Get a Gold Pensioners Opal Card for Overseas Visitors?

Lhickman120 on 04/01/2019 - 09:48

Hey Guys

My parents are visiting from the UK for a few weeks, they're ~70 years old but I've just found out that it doesn't look like they would eligible for a Gold Opal Card, which is pretty disappointing.

Is there really no way/loophole/shortcut to getting a Gold Opal Card for them while they're here?

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

PMs also welcome.

Thank you =)

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Comments

  • GG57 on 04/01/2019 - 09:50

    What are the Opal T&Cs for Gold Card?

  • Seedy seed on 04/01/2019 - 09:50
    +40

    Kinda comes across as scummy… if they can afford to fly here im sure they will live paying full price

    • HighAndDry on 07/01/2019 - 11:47

      Seconded. The Gold Opal Card is effectively subsidised by tax-payers.

      OP: Why do you think we should be paying for your parents' travel?

  • jjjaar on 04/01/2019 - 10:07
    +5

    If it makes you feel better, an Australian pensioner can’t get a pensioner equivalent oyster card in London. Actually, you don’t even qualify unless you live in London.

    • rambutann on 04/01/2019 - 10:14
      +4

      shocking

      • SydneySwan on 06/01/2019 - 15:54

        But can confirm that it is true.

  • Marcsie on 04/01/2019 - 10:35
    +16

    Did your parents ever pay tax in Australia ?
    That will answer your question :)

  • kolorijo on 04/01/2019 - 10:36
    +1

    lol

  • KaTst3R on 04/01/2019 - 10:43
    +5

    So the hardworking Australian has to pay full price while your travelling parents from the UK who doesnt pay tax wants a discount. Sounds fair.

  • boomramada on 04/01/2019 - 10:52

    Only if you related to queen of England, then you don't even need a opal card :)

    • Marcsie on 04/01/2019 - 16:16

      Queen Who ?

  • GG57 on 04/01/2019 - 10:59
    +6

    Nothing to stop OP 'helping out' their parents by getting a couple of (free) Opal (full fare) cards and throwing some $ on to the cards.

    I thought that was what family was for.

  • ozyhsk on 04/01/2019 - 11:11
    +1

    The privileged Brit wants free things paid by hard workers in Australia.

  • elgrande on 04/01/2019 - 12:13
    +2

    As visitors from the motherland your parents should be eligle for a free personal limo service. Please contact your local consulate for further information.

  • nahi11 on 04/01/2019 - 12:45
    +3

    OzScambargain

  • shaybisc on 04/01/2019 - 15:01
    +1

    I can remember when pommy tourists could get on the dole here.

    • HighAndDry on 07/01/2019 - 11:48

      Didn't we only just stop kiwi bludgers from being able to do the same thing?

  • hickman120 on 21/01/2019 - 13:13

    Haha thanks for the feedback everyone - I thought that might be the case to be honest. Just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.

    Ironically I've been in Oz (and paying tax, etc) for 10 years and I still get free health & dental from the UK NHS. Bonkers really. No wonder the UK has gone to pieces.

    I chucked $100 on both their Opal Cards and they really appreciated it.

    Cheers =)

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