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Assessing independence when a customer has, or has had, a dependent child 001-04060030

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Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.D.90, Dependent child (for YA independence purposes only)

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)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 543A(1), Minimum age for youth allowance
  • section 543A(3), Independent person
  • section 1067A(3), When a person is regarded as independent
  • section 1067G(2), Rate of youth allowance