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This page contains links to policy and legislation. It also contains information about government department arrangements.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.70, Changes to carer situation - effect on CP qualification

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.60, Changes to care receiver situation - effect on CP qualification

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.140, Notification & recipient obligations for CP

Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.310, Constant care (CP)

Social Security Guide, 8.1.4.50, Disability & carer - documentation required

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.37, Qualification for CP (child) - exchanged care

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 197A, Overview - circumstances in which person is qualified for carer payment
  • section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons
    • subsection 2, The person must personally provide constant care
  • section 198AAA, Continuation of qualification when person receiving care admitted to institution