Widow Allowance (WA) 099-09000000

This file is for historical assessments/information only.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.4.3, WA - qualification & payability

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.20, Claim lodgement - general provisions

Social Security Guide, 5.1.8.20, Common benefit rates

Social Security Guide 7.1.2.20 Application of portability rules (portability table)

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the pre 20 March 2020 'superseded' version.

Social Security Act 1991

• section 408BA, Qualification for Widow Allowance
• section 408AA, Time limit on grants
• section 408FA, How to work out a woman's widow allowance rate