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Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.10, Qualification for YA & DSP as an Independent Young Person

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.20, De Facto Relationships (YA & DSP)

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5.10, Determining a De Facto Relationship

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 1067A, When a person is regarded as independent
  • section 1067C(1), Member of a YA couple - current member of a YA couple
  • section 1067C(2), Member of a YA couple - former member of a YA couple
  • section 4(3), Family relationships definitions-couples

Marriage Act

For information on a prohibited relationship, see The Marriage Act 1961, section 23B, Grounds on which Marriages are void.