Administrative error waivers 107-05120010

Policy

For the latest Delegation Instruments for the following Acts, see Centrelink Services, Delegations and Authorisations

• Student Assistance Act 1991
• A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
• Paid Parental Leave Act 2010
• Social Security Act 1991

Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs)

Social Security Guide, 6.7.3.30, Waiver for Administrative Error Debt

Family Assistance Guide, 7.3.2.10, Waiving a Debt Arising from Administrative Error

Family Assistance Guide, 1.1.S.45, Severe financial hardship

Paid Parental Leave Guide, 6.3.6.20, Waiver of Debts - Administrative Error

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 1228B, Additional 10% penalty for understatement etc. of income
• section 1237A, Waiver of debts arising from error
• section 1237, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt

Family Assistance (Administration) Act 1999

• section 96, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt
• section 97, Waiver of debt arising from error

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, section 195, Waiver of debts - administrative error

Student Assistance Act 1973

• section 43A, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt
• section 43B, Waiver of debt arising from error