Determining minimum and maximum age for Youth Allowance (YA) 010-06030010

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.2.1.20, Youth allowance (YA) - description

Social Security Guide, 3.2.3.10, Qualification for YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.4, YA exemption from full-time education/training for under 18s

Social Security Guide, 3.11, Mutual obligation requirements

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.30, Unreasonable to live at home (YA, DSP & SpB)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 543, Youth Allowance age
• section 543A(1), Minimum age for Youth Allowance - general
• section 543A(2), Persons not yet 18 years old
• section 543A(2AA), Minimum age for Youth Allowance - Secretary Consideration
• section 543A(3), Independence and minimum school leaving age
• section 543B(1), Maximum age for Youth Allowance - general
• section 1067A, When a person is regarded as independent

Student Assistance Act 1973

• section 3(1) Interpretation
• section 5D Minister may determine secondary and tertiary courses, etc.

Student Assistance Act, (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019