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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 2.2.5.40 Discretion to treat a person as not being a member of a couple for a special reason - section 24

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