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Determining minimum (normal) time for a course of study 010-07010020

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Policy

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

  • 51.1, ABSTUDY Progress Rules
  • 51.2, Reasonable Time
  • 51.1, ABSTUDY Progress Rules pre-1 July 2007

Note: there is no legislation for ABSTUDY.

Social Security Guide, 1.1.M.140, Minimum time (YA, Austudy, PES)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 569H (3), Allowable study time - full-time students and 66% concessional study load students
  • section 1061PI, tertiary students
  • section 541, Activity test
  • section 541B(3B), Meaning of Satisfactory Progress

Youth Allowance (Satisfactory Study Progress Guidelines) Determination 2014