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Policy

ABSTUDY

Links to the ABSTUDY Policy Manual and the Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme guidelines go to pdf and docx documents. Select the document and go to the reference(s) below.

ABSTUDY Policy Manual

  • 56.3 Means test for dependent ABSTUDY students
  • 58 Parental Income Tests and Limits
  • 58.2 Whose income is assessed under the Parental Income Test
  • 58.3 Income for the purposes of the Parental Income Test
  • 65 Personal Assets Test and Limits

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme

Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme Guidelines, 6.1

Note: there is no legislation for ABSTUDY and Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme.

Youth Allowance (YA)

Family Assistance Guide, 1.1.P.10, Parent

Social Security Guide, 4.2.8, YA Means Tests & Limits

Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA)

Social Security Guide, 4.3.5.70, About DVA Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA)

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation go to a 'Series' page. Select the 'Latest' version.

Social Security Act 1991

  • section 5, Family relationships definitions - children
  • section 1067G, Module F, Submodule 1, Effect of parental income on maximum payment rate
  • section 1067G, Module F, Submodule 3, Appropriate tax year
  • section 1067G, Module L, Table of pensions, benefits, allowances and compensation

Note: open the act and scroll/navigate to 'Base tax year' (subsection 5) to access the relevant information.