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Policy

Special Circumstances Debt Waiver Social Security Guide

6.7.3.40, Waiver of debt on the basis of special circumstances

Family Assistance Guide

7.3.2.50, Waiver in special circumstances

7.3.2, Waiver of debts

Paid Parental Leave Guide

6.3.6.60, Waiver of debts - special circumstances

Compensation Preclusion Period Social Security Guide

4.13.4.10, Overview of the Application of the Special Circumstance Provisions

4.13.4.20, Factors to consider when determining special circumstance provisions

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 1228B, Additional 10% penalty for understatement etc. of income
• section 1237AAD, Waiver in special circumstances
• section 1184K, Secretary may disregard some payments

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999, section 101, Waiver in special circumstances

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, section 199, Waiver of debts - special circumstances

Student Assistance Act 1973 (ABSTUDY only), section 43F, Waiver in special circumstances