Residence assessment for customers claiming Farm Household Allowance (FHA) 002-17050800

Policy

Farm Household Allowance guidelines

Social Security Guide 3.1.2.40 Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Period

Social Security Guide 3.1.2.70 Exemptions from Waiting Periods

Social Security Guide 1.1.Q.35 Qualifying residence exemption

For refugee visa categories, see Social Security Guide 9.2 Visa Subclasses & Payment Eligibility for Visas Issued After 1/9/94.

Legislation

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Farm Household Support Act 2014

• section 8(f), Residence requirements

Social Security Act 1991

• section 7(6), Qualifying residence exemptions
• section 7(6AA), Qualifying residence exemptions