Carer notification issues 110-08040070

Policy

General notification periods

Social Security Guide 3.10.4.10 General notification period - 14 days

Social Security Guide 3.10.4.20 Notification period for bereavement events - 28 days

Social Security Guide 3.10.4.30 Notification period for certain social security pension recipients - 28 days

Social Security Guide 3.10.4.40 Secretary can Extend Notification Period - 28 days

Requirement to notify

Social Security Guide 8.1.3.10 Provision of information

Social Security Guide 3.1.3 Notification & recipient obligations

Additional notifiable events for Carer Payment (CP)

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.70 Changes to carer situation - effect on CP qualification

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.140 Notification & recipient obligations for CP

Additional notifiable events for Carer Allowance (CA)

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.180 Notification & recipient obligations for CA

Legislation

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Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 63(1), Requirement to attend Department etc
• part 3, division 1, Claim for social security payment or concession card
• section 81(1), Cancellation or suspension for non-compliance with certain notices
• section 192, General power to obtain information