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Policy

Austudy/Youth Allowance

Social Security Guide, 3.3.4, Satisfying the Activity Test for Austudy

Social Security Guide, 3.11.5, Exemptions - overview

Social Security Guide, 3.2.3.10, Qualification for YA

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7, YA Activity Testing for Students

ABSTUDY Policy Manual

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

  • 48.1, Study-load concessions
  • 49.2, Activity Test
  • 49.3, Absences
  • 49.6, Penalties for Failure to Meet the Activity Test Requirements
  • 50.1, Requirement to be undertaking the course

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 542, Situations in which a person is not required to satisfy the activity test
  • section 542A, Temporary incapacity exemption
  • section 542D, Pre-natal and post-natal exemptions
  • section 542E, Remote area exemption
  • section 542F, Domestic violence or other special family circumstances exemption
  • section 542FA, Disabled children or other family circumstances exemption
  • section 542FB, New claimants exemption
  • section 542G, Training camp exemption
  • section 542H, Special circumstances exemption
  • section 568, general rule