Initial contact with students or Australian Apprentices claiming Austudy 010-04010000

This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.3.3.10, Qualification for Austudy

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.10, General Claim Requirements

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.20, Claim Lodgement - General Provisions

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.60, Deemed Claims

Social Security Guide, 8.1.8, Interviews

Legislation

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Eligibility

Social Security Act 1991

• section 568, Qualification for Austudy payment - general rule
• section 568AA, Qualification for Austudy payment - new apprentices
• section 569A, Undertaking qualifying study
• section 569B, Approved course of education or study

Claims

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 11, General rule
• section 16, How to make a claim
• section 29, General rule

When claims are not necessary

• section 12, Deemed claims in certain cases
• section 13, Deemed claim-person contacting Department
• section 15, Deemed claim-incorrect or inappropriate claims