The Living Arrangements question set 102-05030000

Question

Why this question is asked

FTB/CCS/CA only - verbally asking living arrangements questions

1

Have you shared accommodation at another address with <NAME OF SHARER/S>?

To check if there is a history of the customer and sharer sharing accommodation.

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

2

Have you and <NAME OF SHARER/S> previously lived together as a couple (for example, married, partnered, de facto or in a registered relationship)?

To check if there is a history of a relationship between the customer and the sharer.

If the customer answers ‘yes’ the recommendation is to issue the SS293 to the customer and sharer (if no safety concerns identified).

FTB/CCS – required

CA – required

3

Do you and <NAME OF SHARER/S> share the parenting/guardianship of any children?

To check if there is a history of a relationship and the possible ongoing nature of the relationship between the customer and the sharer.

If the customer answers ‘yes’ the recommendation is to issue the SS284 to the customer and sharer (if no safety concerns identified).

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

4

Have you and <NAME OF SHARER/S> ever had joint financial commitments (for example, joint bank account, mortgage, or other loans)?

To check whether the financial aspects indicate a possible member of a couple relationship.

If the customer answers ‘yes’ the recommendation is to issue the SS284 to the customer and sharer (if no safety concerns identified).

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

4a

Please provide more information. Note: free text box if customer answers 'yes' to Q4

To gain more information about the financial commitment. A significant financial commitment, for example, a house loan or joint finances, means that a member of a couple assessment needs to be undertaken. A less significant financial commitment, for example, joint bank account solely to manage shared rent and household expenses, may not.

If the customer answers ‘yes’ the recommendation is to issue the SS284 to the customer and sharer (if no safety concerns identified).

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

5

If you participate in activities with <NAME OF SHARER/S>, are you considered to be a couple?

Establishes how the customer thinks their relationship with the sharer is seen by others.

If the customer answers ‘yes’ the recommendation is to issue the SS284 to the customer and sharer (if no safety concerns identified).

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

5a

Please provide more information. Note: free text box if customer answers 'yes' to Q5.

The customer may provide more details about why they may be seen by others as a couple.

FTB/CCS – not required

CA - required

6

Are you concerned about your safety if forms are issued to <NAME OF SHARER/S>?

To establish whether the customer has any safety concerns if the forms are issued to the sharer.

If safety concerns have been identified, the relevant forms (SS284 or SS293) are only to be issued to the customer and not the sharer

FTB/CCS – required

CA - required

Selected response(s)

Outcome

Partner

MOD P required

Immediate or Other Family Member

No forms required

LAQ set does not present

Non-Family Member

Responses to the LAQ, will determine if a Relationship details form (SS284/SS293) is required

Partner

Immediate or Other Family Member

MOD P required for partner

LAQ set does not present

Partner

Non-Family Member

MOD P required for partner

The LAQ set will present and must be completed with details of the non-family member

Immediate or Other Family Member

Non-Family Member

The LAQ set will present and must be completed with details of the non-family member

Responses to the LAQ, will determine if a Relationship Details (SS284/SS293) is required