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This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 8.1.3.10, Provision of Information

Guide to Social Security Law 2.2.1.10. General procedures for confirming & verifying identity

Guide to Social Security Law, 2.2.1.40, Persons Experiencing Difficulty with Identity Verification

Legislation

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Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 references

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 5, Manner of giving notice
• section 8, Principles of administration
• section 192, General power to obtain information
• section 195, Obtaining information to verify claims etc
• section 196, Written notice of requirement
• section 197, failure to comply with requirement
• section 198, Obligations not affected by State or Territory laws

Family Assistance (Administration) Act 1999 references

Family Assistance (Administration) Act 1999

• section 7, How to claim
• section 154, General power to obtain information
• section 157, Obtaining information to verify claims etc
• section 158, Written notice of requirement