Double Orphan Pension (DOP) claims made by Approved Care Organisations (ACOs) 007-06010040

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

Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.5.2.10, Qualification for DOP

Family Assistance Guide, 2.3, FTB Eligibility for Approved Care Organisations (ACOs)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 999, Qualification for Double Orphan Pension
• section 35, Approval of care organisation

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999

• section 34, When an approved care organisation is eligible for family tax benefit
• section 35, When an approved care organisation is not eligible for family tax benefit