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Disregarding previous study for Youth Allowance (YA) 010-06070080

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Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7, YA Activity Testing for Students

Social Security Guide, 3.2.7.110, YA Full-time Students Satisfactory Progress - Study at the Same Level

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 541B, Undertaking full-time study
  • section 542H, Exceptional circumstances exemption

Youth Allowance (Satisfactory Study Progress) Guidelines 2014

  • section 1.6, Exceptional circumstances beyond person's control
  • section 2.1, Long courses (especially point (2) regarding circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.2, short courses (especially point (2) regarding circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.5, Combined course option (especially point (2) about circumstances beyond the student's control)
  • section 2.7, Study following failure of a previous course
  • section 2.8, Study following withdrawal from a previous course