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Assessing excessive travelling time for Youth Allowance (YA) at the away from home rate 010-06040050



Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.2.6.10, Qualification for away from home rate of YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.6.20, Rules that determine the need to live away from home for YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.6.30, Commencement & cessation of away from home rate of YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.6.40, Away from home rate of YA & bypassing local schools

Social Security Guide, 3.8.1, RA - qualification & payability

Social Security Guide, 1.1.S.410, Suitable activities (JSP, YA)

90 minute excessive travelling time rule

Social Security Guide, 1.1.E.150, Excessive travelling time (YA)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.R.30, Reasonable distance (YA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 1067D, Person required to live away from home
  • section 1067E, Person living at home
  • section 1067A(1), When a person is regarded as independent
  • section 1067G-B2, Person who is not independent

Rent Assistance qualifications and rates

Social Security Act 1991

  • section 1070B, general rule
  • section 1070C, Common requirements (about aged care residence, home ownership and rent)
  • section 1070G, Specific requirement (Youth Allowance)
  • section 1070Q, Rate for youth allowance, austudy payment, mature age allowance under Part 2.12B, JSP