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Policy

Carer Allowance

Social Security Guide 3.6.7 CA - qualification & payability

Legislation

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Carer Allowance

Social Security Act 1991

  • section 953, Qualification for carer allowance - caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children
  • section 957A, Carer allowance income test
  • section 957B, Adjusted taxable income
  • section 957C, Accepted estimates
  • section 957D, Income from long-term financial assets
  • section 981, Secretary may make declaration where 2 people are qualified for carer allowance for the same care receiver or care receivers
  • section 1061ZK(3), Health care cards
  • section 1157A(1), Provisions for carer allowance and seniors health card income test

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999

  • Schedule 3 Adjusted taxable income, Tax-free pensions and benefits, Deductible child maintenance expenditure