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Do not undertake any MALEP assessments. The Department of Social Services (DSS) have paused all Moving to an Area of Lower Employment Prospects (MALEP) assessments.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.2.1.35, Move to Area of Lower Employment Prospects for JSP, YA & SpB Recipients

Reference Updates 1996-97, CB970069, Changes to Definition of Unsuitable Work; Penalty for Moving to an Area of Lower Employment Prospects; Definitions for Sufficient Reason for Refusal of Job Offer/Voluntary Work

Legislation

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JobSeeker Payment

Social Security Act 1991, section 634(1), Move to area of lower employment prospects

Youth Allowance

Social Security Act 1991, section 553B, Move to area of lower employment prospects