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Administrative error waivers 107-05120010

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Policy

For the latest Delegation Instruments for the following Acts, see Centrelink Services, Delegations and Authorisations

Student Assistance Act 1991
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
Paid Parental Leave Act 2010
Social Security Act 1991

Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs)

Social Security Guide, 6.7.3.30, Waiver for Administrative Error Debt

Family Assistance Guide, 7.3.2.10, Waiving a Debt Arising from Administrative Error

Family Assistance Guide, 1.1.S.45, Severe financial hardship

Paid Parental Leave Guide, 6.3.6.20, Waiver of Debts - Administrative Error

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

section 1228B, Additional 10% penalty for understatement etc. of income
section 1237A, Waiver of debts arising from error
section 1237, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt

Family Assistance (Administration) Act 1999

section 96, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt
section 97, Waiver of debt arising from error

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, section 195, Waiver of debts - administrative error

Student Assistance Act 1973

section 43A, Power to waive Commonwealth's right to recover debt
section 43B, Waiver of debt arising from error