Customers claiming JobSeeker Payment (JSP)/Youth Allowance (YA) (Incapacitated) 001-03020060

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.T.70, Temporary Incapacity for Work

Social Security Guide, 3.11.3, Suitable activities

Social Security Guide, 8.3.1, Start Days - General Provisions

Social Security Guide, 8.3.3.20, Backdated Start Days - JSP

Social Security Guide, 3.2.2, Who is Unemployed for JSP?

Social Security Guide, 3.2.1.10, Qualification for JSP

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the 'Latest' version.

JobSeeker Payment

Social Security Act 1991

• section 593, Qualification for JobSeeker Payment

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 40L, Circumstances making it unreasonable etc. to comply with requirements

Youth Allowance

Social Security Act 1991

• section 542A, Temporary incapacity exemption
• section 542C, Time limit for temporary incapacity exemptions - maximum exemption period

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

• section 40L, Circumstances making it unreasonable etc. to comply with requirements