Assessing independence for ABSTUDY customers 010-02040010

Policy

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

• 37.2.1 Permanent Independent Status
• 37.2.2 Reviewable independent status
• 38.1 Age
• 38.2 Current or Previous Marriage or Registered Relationship
• 38.3 Parenthood
• 38.4 Workforce Participation
• 38.5 Previous Lawful Custody
• 38.6 Orphanhood
• 38.7 Special Adult Status
• 39.1 Student or Australian Apprentice has a De Facto Partner
• 39.2 Care or custody of child
• 39.3 Parents cannot exercise parental responsibilities
• 39.4 Returning to an Indigenous community

Age of Consent

Social Security Guide 2.2.5.20 Member of a couple - age of consent

Legislation

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Marriage Act 1961, section 23B, Grounds on which Marriages are void