Assessing the Partner details (MOD P) 106-07100100

Policy

ABSTUDY-Definition of a partner

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual, Glossary, Partner/Partnered

Social Security Guide

Social Security Guide, 1.1.M.120, Member of a couple

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5.20 Member of a couple – age of consent

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.20, De Facto Relationships (YA & DSP)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.M.130, Member of a YA couple (YA)

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5, Verifying membership of a couple

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5.10, Types of member of a couple relationships

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 4, Family relationships definitions - couples
• subsection 2, Member of a Couple - general
• section 1067C - member of a Youth Allowance (YA) couple

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 63(2) - Requirement to attend Department
• section 192 - general power to obtain information