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Policy

Social Security Guide 3.2.7 YA activity testing for students

Social Security Guide 3.2.7.110 YA full-time students satisfactory progress - study at the same level

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 541B, Undertaking full-time study
  • section 542H, Exceptional circumstances exemption

Youth Allowance (Satisfactory Study Progress) Guidelines 2014

  • section 1.6, Exceptional circumstances beyond person's control
  • section 2.1, Long courses (especially point (2) regarding circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.2, short courses (especially point (2) regarding circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.5, Combined course option (especially point (2) about circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.7, Study following failure of a previous course
  • section 2.8, Study following withdrawal from a previous course