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Policy

ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

• 38.4, Workforce Participation
• 37.2.1, Permanent Independent Status
• 72.2.4, Living in the parental home
• 47.1, Study load requirements

Definitions

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.10, Qualification for YA & DSP as an independent young person

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.70, YA study-load - full-time tertiary students

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.80, YA & DSP - self-supporting through paid employment

Legislation

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Social Security (Qualifying Agricultural Work) Determination 2020

Social Security Act 1991

• section 1067A, When a person is regarded as independent
• section 1067B, Accommodated independent person
• section 1067G, Rate of Youth Allowance
• section 541B, Undertaking full-time study