Increase or decrease in parental income for Youth Allowance (YA), ABSTUDY and Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme 108-02020020

Policy

ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

58.4, Income assessed under the Parental Income Test
58.4.1, Current tax year assessment

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme

Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme Guidelines

6, The Parental Income Test
6.8, Current income assessment
6.8.3, Estimated income
6.8.5, Reverse current income (increase in income)

Note: there is no legislation for AIC.

Youth Allowance (YA)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.A.170, Appropriate tax year (YA)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.P.30, Parental income free area (YA)

Social Security Guide, 4.2.8.10, Dependent YA - parental income test

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

section 1067G, Module F, Parental income test
section 1067G, Module F, Submodule 5, Parental income free area
section 1067G, Module F, Submodule 6, Reduction for parental income