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Change in relationship status from single to partnered 102-05010000



Policy

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ABSTUDY – Definition of a partner

ABSTUDY Policy Manual, Glossary, Partner/Partnered

Social Security Guide

Social Security Guide 2.2.5.20 Member of a couple - age of consent

Social Security Guide 1.1.M.120 Member of a couple

Social Security Guide 1.1.M.130 Member of a YA couple (YA)

Social Security Guide 2.2.5 Verifying membership of a couple

Social Security Guide 2.2.5.10 Types of members of a couple of relationships

Social Security Guide 3.10.5.50 Adverse determinations - date of effect

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 4, Family relationships definitions - couples
    • (subsection 2) 'Member of a couple - general'
    • (subsection 6) 'Member of a couple - special excluding determination'
    • (subsection 6A) 'A person who: (a) has claimed youth allowance and is not independent within the meaning of Part 3.5 ...'
    • (subsection 11) 'Standard family situation categories'
  • section 24, Person may be treated as not being a member of a couple (subsection 4(2)
  • section 1067C, Member of a YA couple

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

  • section 64, Non-compliance with section 63 notice
  • section 81, Non-compliance with certain notices
  • part 5, division 1, Non-compliance with section 192 to 196 notices
  • section 74, Offence-failure to comply with notice

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999

Student Assistance Act 1973

Farm Household Act 2014