Creating a carer link for Carer Allowance (CA) reviews 009-08020030

Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7, CA - Qualification & Payability

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 954(1), Qualification for carer allowance - caring for a disabled adult
• section 955(1), Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
• section 956, Absence from Australia
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
• section 974(3), Rate of carer allowance
• subsection 3, Reduced fortnightly rate if care receiver undertakes training etc.