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Youth Allowance (YA) or ABSTUDY independence impacts when customer separates 102-05020060

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Policy

Youth Allowance

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

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5.10, Determining Living Separately & Apart

Social Security Guide, 2.2.5.50 Discretion to Treat a Person as Not Being a Member of a Couple for a Special Reason

ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

  • 39.1, Student or Australian Apprentice has a De Facto Partner
  • 37.2.2, Reviewable independent status
  • 38.2, Current or Previous Marriage or Registered Relationship
  • 37.2.1, Permanent Independent Status

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

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