Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 2012
- 12 November 2012 (v1.191)
- 20 September 2012 (v1.190)
- 10 August 2012 (v1.189)
- 2 July 2012 (v1.188)
- 1 June 2012 (v1.187)
- 30 April 2012 (v1.186)
- 20 March 2012 (v1.185)
- 9 February 2012 (v1.184)
- 3 January 2012 (v1.183)
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 12 November 2012 (v1.191)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.375 | AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks | Changed to reflect biannual reporting. |
| 1.1.D.235 | Domestic and/or family violence (CrP) | Removed Act reference. |
| 1.1.E.160 | Exchange trading system | Updated terminology. |
| 1.1.I.140 | Ineligible homeowner | Clarified definition of ineligible homeowners. |
| 1.1.P.60 | Partner income free area | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.2.5.20 | Carer Payment (CP) - Description | Updated terminology. |
| 1.2.7.120 | Seniors Concession Allowance (SCA) - Description | Updated terminology. |
| 3.1.10.70 | Review of SEAM Suspension or Cancellation | Updated terminology. |
| 3.1.5.20 | General Information about Bereavement Payments | Updated policy information. |
| 3.2.1.30 | Waiting Periods for NSA | Updated policy information. |
| 3.7.1.100 | Notification & Recipient Obligations for SpB | Updated notification list. |
| 3.7.4.50 | Payability of CrP - Extreme Circumstances (domestic & family violence) | Added an example. |
| 3.7.5.70 | Study for SpB Recipients | Updated terminology. |
| 3.8.12 | SCA - Qualification & Payability | Updated terminology. |
| 4.3.2.31 | Income Exempt from Assessment - Specifically Approved | Updated Exchange trading systems information. |
| 4.3.3.60 | Deferred Income, Salary Sacrifice, Valuable Consideration & Fringe Benefits | Updated policy information. |
| 4.3.3.70 | Income from General Employee Entitlements & Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) | Updated legislative information. |
| 4.3.4.10 | Application of the Income Maintenance Period (IMP) | Updated legislative information. |
| 4.3.4.20 | Definition of Leave for the IMP | Updated legislative information. |
| 4.3.6.10 | Income from Overseas Payments - General Rules | Clarified policy. |
| 4.3.9.30 | Income from Personal Injury Insurance Schemes | Clarified policy. |
| 6.1.7 | Steps in the Social Security Review & Appeals System | Updated policy information. |
| 6.7.2.50 | Debt Recovery by Garnishee Notice | Clarified notification. |
| 6.8 | Payment Pending Review | Updated terminology. |
| 9.2.2.50 | Visa subclass 104 Preferential Family - pre 1/11/99 | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.60 | Visa Subclass 105 Skilled - Australian Linked (was Concessional Family) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.70 | Visa Subclass 106 Regional - Linked | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.80 | Visa Subclass 110 Interdependency | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.100 | Visa Subclass 113 Aged Parent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.150 | Visa Subclass 118 Designated Parent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.170 | Visa Subclass 120 Labour Agreement | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.190 | Visa Subclass 122 Business (Joint Venture) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.200 | Visa Subclass 123 Business (General) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.220 | Visa Subclass 125 Distinguished Talent & Special Service | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.230 | Visa Subclass 126 Independent Entrant | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.240 | Visa Subclass 127 Business Owner | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.250 | Visa Subclass 128 Senior Executive | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.260 | Visa Subclass 129 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.270 | Visa Subclass 130 State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.280 | Visa Subclass 131 Investment - Linked | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.290 | Visa Subclass 132 Business Talent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.300 | Visa Subclass 134 Skill Matching | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.310 | Visa Subclass 135 State/Territory - Nominated Independent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.320 | Visa Subclass 136 Skilled Independent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.330 | Visa Subclass 137 Skilled State/Territory - Nominated Independent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.340 | Visa Subclass 138 Skilled Australian Sponsored | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.2.350 | Visa Subclass 139 Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.10 | Visa Subclass 150 Former Citizen | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.30 | Visa Subclass 152 Family of New Zealand Citizen | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.40 | Visa Subclass 154 Resident Return | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.60 | Visa Subclass 156 Resident Return Class C | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.80 | Visa Subclass 158 Resident Return Class E | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.3.110 | Visa Subclass 161 Senior Executive (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.120 | Visa Subclass 162 Investor (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.130 | Visa Subclass 163 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.140 | Visa Subclass 164 State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.150 | Visa Subclass 165 State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.190 | Visa Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.200 | Visa Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.3.210 | Visa Subclass 188 Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.4.60 | Visa Subclass 205 Camp Clearance | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.70 | Visa Subclass 206 Lebanese Concession | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.80 | Visa Subclass 207 Soviet Concession | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.90 | Visa Subclass 208 East Timorese in Portugal, Macau or Mozambique | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.100 | Visa Subclass 209 Citizens of the Former Yugoslavia - Displaced Persons | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.110 | Visa Subclass 210 Minorities of Former USSR | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.120 | Visa Subclass 211 Burmese in Burma | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.130 | Visa Subclass 212 Sudanese | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.140 | Visa Subclass 213 Burmese in Thailand | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.150 | Visa Subclass 214 Cambodian | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.160 | Visa Subclass 215 Sri Lankan (Special Assistance) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.170 | Visa Subclass 216 Ahmadi | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.4.180 | Visa Subclass 217 Vietnamese | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.5.20 | Visa Subclass 301 Australian Requirement | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.5.50 | Visa Subclass 305 Interdependency | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.5.70 | Visa Subclass 310 Interdependency (Provisional) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.01 | Visa Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.02 | Visa Subclass 402 Training & Research | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.03 | Visa Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.05 | Visa Subclass 405 Investment Retirement | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.06 | Visa subclass 406 Government Agreement | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.10 | Visa Subclass 410 Retirement | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.20 | Visa Subclass 411 Exchange | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.30 | Visa Subclass 415 Foreign Government Agency | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.60 | Visa Subclass 418 Educational | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.70 | Visa Subclass 419 Visiting Academic | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.80 | Visa Subclass 420 Temporary Work (Entertainment) - Previously Subclass 420 Entertainment (Temporary) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.90 | Visa Subclass 421 Sport | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.100 | Visa Subclass 422 Medical Practitioner | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.110 | Visa Subclass 423 Media & Film Staff | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.120 | Visa Subclass 424 Public Lecturer | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.130 | Visa Subclass 425 Family Relationship | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.140 | Visa Subclass 426 Domestic Worker (Temporary) - Diplomatic or Consular | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.150 | Visa Subclass 427 Domestic Worker (Temporary) - Executive | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.160 | Visa Subclass 428 Religious Worker | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.170 | Visa Subclass 430 Supported Dependant | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.180 | Visa subclass 431 | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.190 | Visa Subclass 432 Expatriate (Temporary) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.200 | Visa Subclass 434 PRC-TEP | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.210 | Visa Subclass 435 Sri Lankan - TEP | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.220 | Visa Subclass 436 Lebanese - TEP | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.230 | Visa Subclass 437 PRC - TEP | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.240 | Visa Subclass 439 Pilot | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.250 | Visa Subclass 440 December 89 | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.260 | Visa Subclass 442 Occupational Trainee | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.270 | Visa Subclass 443 Citizens of Former Yugoslavia | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.6.290 | Visa Subclass 445 Dependent Child | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.6.300 | Visa Subclass 446 Confirmatory (Temporary) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.10 | Visa Subclass 450 Resolution of Status - Family Member (Temporary) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.30 | Visa Subclass 456 Business - Short Stay (Temporary) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.40 | Visa Subclass 457 (Temporary) Work (Skilled) - Previously Subclass 457 Business Long Stay (Temporary) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.45 | Visa Subclass 459 Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.70 | Visa Subclass 470 Professional Development (Temporary) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.80 | Visa Subclass 471 Trade Skills Training | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.122 | Visa Subclass 488 Superyacht Crew | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.7.130 | Visa Subclass 490 Evacuation (Temporary) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.140 | Visa Subclass 495 Skilled - Independent Regional (Provisional) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.150 | Visa Subclass 496 Skilled - Area Sponsored (Provisional) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.160 | Visa Subclass 497 Graduate Skilled | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.7.170 | Visa Subclass 499 Olympic (Support) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.9.10 | Visa Subclass 675 Medical Treatment (Short Stay) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.9.20 | Visa Subclass 676 Tourist (Short Stay) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.8.30 | Visa Subclass 563 Student | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.9.50 | Visa Subclass 686 Tourist (Long Stay) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.10.30 | Visa Subclass 780 Refugee A | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.10.40 | Visa Subclass 781 Refugee B | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.10.50 | Visa Subclass 783 Old PRC Spouse (Temporary) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.10.60 | Visa Subclass 784 Domestic Protection | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.40 | Visa Subclass 803 Refugee | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.60 | Visa Subclass 805 Skilled | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.70 | Visa Subclass 806 Family | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.80 | Visa Subclass 807 Humanitarian Grounds | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.90 | Visa Subclass 808 Confirmatory (Residence) | Updated visa information. |
| 9.2.11.100 | Visa Subclass 810 Refugee (Permanent) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.110 | Visa Subclass 811 Refugee | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.120 | Visa Subclass 812 Dec 89 | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.140 | Visa Subclass 815 PRC (Permanent) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.150 | Visa Subclass 816 Skilled Former Refugee Applicants | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.160 | Visa Subclass 817 Protection | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.170 | Visa Subclass 818 Highly Qualified (Onshore) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.180 | Visa Subclass 819 Aged Parent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.200 | Visa Subclass 822 Family | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.210 | Visa Subclass 823 Economic | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.230 | Visa Subclass 827 Refugee D | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.240 | Visa Subclass 828 Applicant for Temporary Residence | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.250 | Visa Subclass 829 Applicant for Permanent Residence | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.260 | Visa Subclass 830 Applicant for Permanent Residence | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.270 | Visa Subclass 831 Prospective Marriage Spouse | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.280 | Visa Subclass 832 Close Ties | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.290 | Visa Subclass 833 Certain Unlawful Non-Citizens | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.350 | Visa Subclass 840 Business Owner | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.360 | Visa subclass 841 Senior Executive | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.370 | Visa Subclass 842 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.380 | Visa Subclass 843 State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.390 | Visa subclass 844 Investment-Linked | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.400 | Visa Subclass 845 Established Business in Australia | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.11.410 | Visa subclass 846 State/Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business in Australia | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.50 | Visa Subclass 855 Labour Agreement | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.70 | Visa Subclass 857 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.90 | Visa Subclass 859 Designated Parent | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.100 | Visa Subclass 861 Skilled Independent New Zealand Citizen | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.110 | Visa Subclass 862 Skilled Australian Sponsored New Zealand Citizen | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.120 | Visa Subclass 863 Skilled Designated Area - Sponsored New Zealand Citizen | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.150 | Visa Subclass 880 Skilled - Independent Overseas Student | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.160 | Visa Subclass 881 Skilled - Australian Sponsored Overseas Student | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.170 | Visa Subclass 882 Skilled - Designated Area | Added repealed visa information. |
| 9.2.12.180 | Visa Subclass 883 Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored (Residence) | Added repealed visa information. |
| 10.14.3.20 | Benefits Payable under the Agreement with Germany | Updated terminology. |
| 11.1.1.40 | Hierarchy of Income Management Measures | Added Supporting People at Risk Measure information. |
| 11.1.1.50 | Trigger Payments for Income Management | Added Supporting People at Risk Measure information. |
| 11.1.10 | Recovery of Debited Funds under Income Management | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.10.10 | Person Other than Payee Obtains Value for Non-endorsed Cheque under Income Management | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.1.10.20 | Misuse of Vouchers & Stored Value Cards under Income Management | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.1.10.30 | Repayment of Money Credited to an Income Management Account | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.1.10.40 | Breach of Condition Relating to Crediting of Income Management Account (deleted - see 11.1.10.30) | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.1.10.50 | Recovery of Funds under Income Management (deleted - see 11.1.10.60) | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.1.10.60 | Value of Debits Exceeds Credit Balance of Income Management Account | Updated to reflect legislative and policy. |
| 11.4.1.20 | Who is Income Managed under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated new Voluntary Income Management area information. |
| 11.7.2.10 | Locations That Are Declared VIM areas | Added Voluntary Income Management area. |
| 11.9 | Supporting People at Risk Measure | New section. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 20 September 2012 (v1.190)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.375 | AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks | Updated rates. |
| 1.1.C.102 | CDEP Scheme participant | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.C.103 | CDEP Scheme Participant Supplement (CPS) | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.C.104 | CDEP Scheme payment | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.C.105 | CDEP Scheme quarter | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.C.212 | Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.P.58 | Participation requirements (DSP) | Clarified policy. |
| 1.1.U.40 | Unemployment due to misconduct (NSA, YA) | Updated references. |
| 1.2.7.100 | Community Development Employment Projects Scheme Participant Supplement (CPS) - Description | Updated policy. |
| 1.3.6 | Act of Grace Payments | Clarified policy. |
| 3.2.9.70 | Suitable Activity - Full-Time Work for the Dole | Updated references. |
| 3.2.9.150 | Suitable Activity - Placement in Other Commonwealth or State Government Labour Market or Appropriate Training or Skills Development Programs, including Language, Literacy & Numeracy, & Indigenous programs such as CDEP & NEIS | Updated policy. |
| 3.2.9.180 | Suitable Activity - Self-employment (Including Through NEIS) | Updated policy. |
| 3.5.1.110 | Payability of PP - Partnered Rate | Updated references. |
| 3.6.1.10 | Qualification for DSP - 30 Hour Rule | Clarified participation requirements. |
| 3.6.1.12 | Qualification for DSP - 15 Hour Rule | Clarified participation requirements. |
| 3.6.1.110 | Participation Requirements for DSP Recipients | Clarified participation exemptions. |
| 3.7.2.10 | SpB for Newly Arrived Residents | Clarified commencement date of NARWP. |
| 3.7.2.70 | SpB for Young People Under 18 Years of Age | Clarified policy. |
| 3.7.2.80 | SpB for Australian Citizen Children & Australian Permanent Resident Children in the Custody of a Non-permanent Resident | Updated references. |
| 3.7.4.10 | Qualification for CrP - General Provisions | Clarified policy. |
| 3.8.10.10 | Qualification for CPS | Clarified policy. |
| 3.8.10.20 | Payability of CPS | Clarified policy. |
| 3.8.10.40 | Notification & Recipient Obligations for CPS | Updated policy. |
| 3.8.10.120 | CDEP CPS Income Test | Clarified policy. |
| 3.9.1.45 | Foster Child HCC | Updated reference. |
| 3.9.1.70 | Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income | Updated income limits. |
| 3.15.3 | LIS - Qualification & Payability | Clarified policy. |
| 4.10.7.60 | Historical Income Limits for Low Income HCC from 20/09/1996 | Updated income limits. |
| 5.1.1.20 | YA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.10 | RA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.60 | TAL - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.110 | UA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.8.10 | Common Pension Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.8.20 | Common Benefit Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.9.10 | Pension Supplement - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.9.20 | Seniors Supplement - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.20 | Single Unemployment & Sickness Benefit - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.30 | Married Unemployment & Sickness Benefit - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.40 | Additional Benefit for Child & Mothers & Guardian's Allowance & RA - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.50 | Youth Related Payments - July 1986 to Present Date | Updated to reflect change to YA maximum age from 1 July 2012. |
| 5.2.2.10 | Rates of Pension - July 1909 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.2.15 | Historical Transitional Pension Rates Payable from 20/09/2009 | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.2.20 | Additional Payments - April 1943 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.3.10 | Widow Class A, Supporting Parent's Benefit, Sole Parent Pension - Rates from July 1942 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.3.30 | Widow B, C & D Pension, Bereavement Allowance - July 1942 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.4.40 | RA (families with children) - December 1987 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.4.50 | Parenting Payment & Associated Rates - July 1995 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.6.10 | RA Rates - June 1990 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.6.40 | TAL & Telephone Rental Concession Historical Rates - January 1990 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 9.1.2.130 | People Trafficking Visa Framework (PTVF) | Updated to reflect changes to the People Trafficking Visa Framework. |
| 9.2.1.20 | Visa Subclass WF 060 Bridging Visa F | Updated to reflect changes to the People Trafficking Visa Framework. |
| 9.2.10.90 | Visa Subclass 787 Witness Protection (Trafficking) (Temporary) | Updated to reflect visa no longer issued. |
| 10.1.4.10 | Lodging Claims Using an Agreement | Updated list of agreement countries that accept claims under Australia's other agreements. |
| 10.30 | Agreement with Hungary | New chapter. |
| 10.100 | Benefit - Finnish Glossary | Updated policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 10 August 2012 (v1.189)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.15 | Accommodation bond, accommodation bond balance | Updated to reflect extension of accommodation bonds to high care residential aged care from 1 July 2014. |
| 1.1.A.18 | Accommodation charge | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.G.70 | Guaranteed amount (PLS) | Clarified definition. |
| 1.1.J.50 | Jobless Families Trial participation requirements (PP) (deleted - see 1.1.S.438) | Removed information. |
| 1.1.M.136 | Merit or equity-based scholarship | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.N.12 | National Training Wage schedule rate (YA, DSP) | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.R.270 | Retirement village | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.S.70 | Security (PLS) | Updated terminology. |
| 1.1.S.438 | Supporting Jobless Families measure participation requirements (PP) | New definition. |
| 1.2.3.50 | Pension Loans Scheme (PLS) - Description | Updated policy. |
| 3.1.10 | Improving School Enrolment & Attendance through Welfare Reform Measure (SEAM) | Revised whole section to reflect legislative changes. |
| 3.1.13.100 | Payment Pending Review - Compliance Framework | Updated policy. |
| 3.2.11.40 | Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions - Special Circumstances | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.10 | Qualification for PLS | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.20 | Security for PLS | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.30 | Calculating the Maximum PLS Loan | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.50 | Payability of PLS | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.60 | Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for PLS Recipients | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.70 | Notification & Recipient Obligations for PLS | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.80 | Continuation & Termination of PLS | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.90 | Repayment of the PLS Loan | Updated policy. |
| 3.4.5.100 | Saved Cases - PLS before 10 July 1996 | Updated terminology. |
| 3.4.8.40 | RAFS - Assessment under the Farmers' Income Test | Updated terminology. |
| 3.4.8.100 | RAFS Provisions for Eligible Descendants | Updated terminology. |
| 3.5.1.164 | Supporting Jobless Families Measure Participation Requirements (PP) | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Jobless Families measure. |
| 3.8.10.10 | Qualification for CPS | Clarified policy. |
| 4.1.7 | Deprivation Related to Farm Transfers | Updated terminology. |
| 4.3.1.25 | Determining the Assessable Income for Pensioners Below Age Pension Age | Updated policy regarding treatment of leave payments. |
| 4.3.2.30 | Income Exempt from Assessment - Legislated | Updated to reflect changes to the Western Australian Country Age Pension Fuel Card and the Western Australian Cost of Living Rebate Scheme. |
| 4.3.2.35 | Income Exempt from Assessment - s 8(11) Exempt Lump Sums | Added details of new lump sums that have been specifically exempted under section 8 (11). |
| 4.3.3.35 | Employment Income for Pensioners Below Age Pension Age | Updated policy regarding treatment of leave payments. |
| 4.3.5.70 | About DVA Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA) | Clarified policy regarding nil rate of social security pension or benefit. |
| 4.3.9.40 | Income from Scholarships | Updated policy. |
| 4.6.2.10 | General Provisions for Exempt Assets | Updated to include accommodation bonds in high care residential aged care. |
| 4.6.3.70 | Exempting the Principal Home - Care Situations | Updated to include rental income received by partner is exempt in certain circumstances. |
| 4.6.7.60 | Determining Severe Financial Hardship - Readily Available Funds | Updated to take account of future increases of maximum basic rate (MBR) of pension. |
| 4.9.3.30 | Income Test Assessment of Asset-Tested Income Streams | Clarified policy. |
| 4.9.4.40 | Actuarial Valuation Certificate for Lifetime or Life Expectancy ATE Income Streams Paid from SMSFs or SAFs | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 6.1.2.60 | Reviews - Pension Loans Scheme | Updated terminology. |
| 8.1.1.20 | Claim Lodgement - General Provisions | Clarified policy. |
| 9.2.2.160 | Visa Subclass 119 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.2.180 | Visa Subclass 121 Employer Nomination | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.3.100 | Visa Subclass 160 Business Owner (Provisional) | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.3.170 | Visa Subclass 175 Skilled - Independent | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.3.180 | Visa Subclass 176 Skilled - Sponsored | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.3.190 | Visa Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | New page. |
| 9.2.3.200 | Visa Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme | New page. |
| 9.2.3.210 | Visa Subclass 188 Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) | New page. |
| 9.2.3.220 | Visa Subclass 189 Skilled Independent | New page. |
| 9.2.3.230 | Visa Subclass 190 Skilled - Independent - Nominated | New page. |
| 9.2.6.290 | Visa Subclass 445 Dependent Child | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.7.90 | Visa Subclass 475 Skilled - Regional Sponsored | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.7.120 | Visa Subclass 487 Skilled - Regional Sponsored | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.7.125 | Visa Subclass 489 Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) | New page. |
| 9.2.11.30 | Visa Subclass 802 Child | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.60 | Visa Subclass 856 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.70 | Visa subclass 857 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.200 | Visa Subclass 885 Skilled - Independent | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.210 | Visa Subclass 886 Skilled - Sponsored | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.220 | Visa Subclass 887 Skilled - Regional | Updated policy. |
| 9.2.12.225 | Visa Subclass 888 Business Innovation & Investment | New page. |
| 9.2.12.230 | Visa Subclass 890 Business Owner (Residence) | Updated policy. |
| 11.1.1.10 | Background to Income Management | Updated to reflect implementation of place-based income management. |
| 11.1.1.20 | Outline of Income Management Measures | Updated to reflect implementation of place-based income management. |
| 11.1.2.20 | Financial Management Program Services Supporting Welfare Payments Reform | Updated to reflect changes to Financial Management Support Services. |
| 11.1.2.30 | Centrelink Referral Process | Updated to reflect changes to the title of the Financial Management Support Services. |
| 11.1.5.50 | Meeting Priority Needs through Transfers to Accounts | Updated to reflect changes in nominee arrangements for income management. |
| 11.1.10.10 | Person Other than Payee Obtains Value for Non-endorsed Cheque under Income Management | Updated to reflect changes in nominee arrangements for income management. |
| 11.1.10.30 | Repayment of Money Credited to an Income Management Account | Added information regarding accounts credited in error. |
| 11.1.14.50 | Exemptions from Income Management for People with School-age Children | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.3.2.30 | Referral to Financial Management Program Services & MSP under the Child Protection Measure | Updated to reflect changes to the title of the Financial Management Support Services. |
| 11.3.3.10 | Locations That Are Declared Child Protection States & Territories | Updated to reflect implementation of place-based income management. |
| 11.4.1.10 | Background of the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.1.20 | Who is Income Managed under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.1.30 | Referral to Financial Management Program Services & MSP under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect changes to the title of the Financial Management Support Services. |
| 11.4.2.10 | Decision-making Principles for Identifying a Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.2.20 | Indicators of Vulnerability | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.2.30 | Determination Process under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.2.40 | Referral of Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient to Other Support Services (deleted - see 11.4.2.30) | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.2.50 | Reconsideration of a Person's Circumstances under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure (deleted - see 11.4.2.30) | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.3 | Payments Income Managed under the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.4.5.10 | Reasons for Exit from the Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.5.4.10 | Reasons for Exit from the Disengaged Youth Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.6.4.10 | Reasons for Exit from the Long-term Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.7.2.10 | Locations That Are Declared VIM Areas | Updated to reflect implementation of place-based income management. |
| 11.7.2.20 | People Who Move Out of a Declared VIM Area | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 11.7.8.20 | Delegate Terminates VIM Agreement for Other Reasons | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 2 July 2012 (v1.188)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.40 | Activity test (NSA, YA (job seekers)) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.A.375 | AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 1.1.E.05 | Early school leaver (YA) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.E.104 | Employment services assessment (ESAt) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.G.58 | Grandfathering arrangements (NSA) | New page. |
| 1.1.G.59 | Grandfathering arrangements (SA) | New page. |
| 1.1.I.20 | Imprisonment/in gaol | Clarified scope of 'in gaol'. |
| 1.1.L.100 | Long term income support student (YA, Austudy) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.P.58 | Participation requirements (DSP) | New page. |
| 1.1.S.410 | Suitable activities (NSA, YA) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.W.60 | Work (any) (DSP) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.1.Y.20 | Youth allowance job seeker | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.2.1.20 | Youth Allowance (YA) - Description | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.2.5.10 | Disability Support Pension (DSP) - Description | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 1.2.5.40 | Mobility Allowance (MOB) - Description | Updated to reflect DSP recipients retain eligibility for MOB if they work over 30 hours per week. |
| 1.2.7.140 | Youth Disability Supplement (YDS) - Description | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.1.4.05 | Payability During Periods in Gaol or Psychiatric Confinement | Clarified policy on 'being in gaol'. |
| 3.1.4.10 | Situations that Constitute Being in Gaol or Psychiatric Confinement | Clarified policy on 'being in gaol'. |
| 3.1.11.20 | Working Credit Accrual | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.1.11.30 | Working Credit Depletion | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.1.11.40 | Working Credit Daily Calculation Examples | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.1.11.50 | Working Credit Opening Balances & Carryovers | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.1.13.10 | Types of Failures & Penalties | Updated to reflect changes to reconnection failure and penalties. |
| 3.1.13.30 | Connection & Reconnection Failures & Penalties | Updated to reflect changes to reconnection failure and penalties. |
| 3.1.13.70 | Comprehensive Compliance Assessments | Updated to reflect changes to job seeker compliance. |
| 3.2.1.10 | Qualification for NSA | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.1.45 | Exemption from RapidConnect Provisions | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.3.10 | Qualification for YA | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.3.40 | Start Day for YA (Full-time Student or Australian Apprentice) | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.3.50 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for YA Recipients | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.3.70 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of YA | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.4.60 | Inability to Secure an Appropriate Place Exemption for Under 18s | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.6.10 | Qualification for Away from Home Rate of YA | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.7.10 | Satisfying the YA Activity Test | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.7.50 | YA Study-load - Part-time Students | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.7.60 | YA Study-load - Full-time Secondary Students | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.7.100 | YA Full-time Students Satisfactory Progress | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.7.110 | YA Full-time Students Satisfactory Progress - Study at the Same Level | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.8.50 | What Can be Included in an Employment Pathway Plan | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.9.10 | Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities - Overview | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.9.100 | Suitable Activity - Study & Training | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.9.120 | Suitable Activity - Brokered or Unpaid Work Experience Placement Activities | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.2.10 | Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Work Experience Activity Requirement | Updated to reflect introduction of compulsory activity phase. |
| 3.2.10.30 | Work Experience Activity Requirement - Work Experience Phase | Updated to reflect introduction of compulsory activity phase. |
| 3.2.10.40 | Work Experience Activity Requirement - Compulsory Activity Phase | New page. |
| 3.4.4.70 | Notification & Recipient Obligations for WidB | Changed Centrelink to Department of Human Services. |
| 3.5.2.10 | Qualification for DOP | Clarified policy. |
| 3.6.1.10 | Qualification for DSP - 30 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.12 | Qualification for DSP - 15 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.20 | Qualification for DSP during Employment - 30 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.22 | Qualification for DSP during Employment - 15 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.30 | Qualification for DSP during Self-employment - 30 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.32 | Qualification for DSP during Self-employment - 15 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.40 | Qualification for DSP during Study or Training - 30 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.42 | Qualification for DSP during Study or Training - 15 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.67 | Sustainability of Work & DSP | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.70 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for DSP Recipients | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.90 | Notification & Recipient Obligations for DSP | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.100 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of DSP | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.1.102 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of DSP - 15 Hour Rule (deleted - see 3.6.1.100) | Removed information. |
| 3.6.1.110 | Participation Requirements for DSP Recipients | New page. |
| 3.6.1.120 | Participation Requirement Exemptions for DSP Recipients | New page. |
| 3.6.2.20 | Manifest Grants & Rejections for DSP | Clarified manifest grants. |
| 3.6.2.112 | DSP Assessment of Continuing Inability to Work - 15 Hour Rule | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.5.10 | Qualification for SA | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.5.20 | Qualification for SA - Students | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 3.6.6.10 | Qualification for MOB | Updated to reflect DSP recipients retain eligibility for MOB if they work over 30 hours per week. |
| 3.6.7.175 | Bereavement Provisions for CA | Updated to reflect introduction of bereavement payment for CA (adult). |
| 3.6.12.20 | Overview of the ACL Questionnaire Scoring Regime | Updated policy. |
| 3.6.13 | Carer Supplement - Qualification & Payability | Updated to reflect effect of nil rates due to employment income. |
| 3.9.1.65 | HCC Benefits | Updated for introduction of essential medical equipment payment. |
| 3.9.2.20 | PCC Benefits | Updated for introduction of essential medical equipment payment. |
| 3.9.3.20 | CSHC Benefits | Updated for introduction of essential medical equipment payment. |
| 3.10.3.35 | Weekly Payments for Most Vulnerable People | Clarified policy. |
| 4.2.2 | Benefits Income Test & Limits | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 4.2.8.20 | Dependent YA - Family Assets Test & Limits | Clarified policy. |
| 4.2.8.50 | Full-time Students - Personal Income Test, Limits & Student Income Bank | Update to reflect changes to personal income test for full-time students. |
| 4.2.8.55 | Full-time Australian Apprentices Personal Income Test, Limits & Australian Apprentices Income Bank | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 4.2.8.60 | Other YA Recipients - Personal Income Test & Limits | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 4.4.1.10 | Overview of Deeming | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.20 | Operation of Deeming | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.50 | Deeming Rate Calculation - Single DSP Recipient | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.60 | Deeming Rate Calculation - Age Couple | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.70 | Deeming Rate Calculation - Single WidB Recipient | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.80 | Deeming Rate Calculation - NSA Recipient, Partner Receiving PP | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.4.1.90 | Deeming Rate Calculation - Pensioner & Non-Pensioner Couple | Updated deeming thresholds. |
| 4.6.2.10 | General Provisions for Exempt Assets | Updated exempt funeral investment threshold. |
| 4.7.1.30 | Assessment of Business Deductions & Losses for Sole Traders & Partnerships | Clarified circumstances when losses can be offset. |
| 4.8.2.20 | Early Release of Superannuation | Updated to reflect the Department of Human Services role in early release of superannuation. |
| 4.10.3 | Historical Age & Invalid (Disability Support) Pension Income & Assets Limits | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.10.4.10 | Historical Widow Class A & Sole Parent Benefit Means Test Limits | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.10.4.20 | Historical Widow B Means Test Limits & Additional Payments | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.12.11.20 | Qualification Provisions for the Primary Production Concession | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.14.3.30 | 4.14.3.30 Special Disability Trusts - Care & Accommodation | Clarified policy. |
| 4.14.3.35 | Special Disability Trusts - Discretionary Spending | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.14.3.40 | Means Testing of Special Disability Trusts | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 4.14.3.60 | Waivers for Special Disability Trusts | Updated for 1 July indexation. |
| 5.1.1.20 | YA - Current Rates | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.4.6.50 | Repayment of Special Employment Advance Payments | Changed repayment percentage for special employment advance payment to 15%. |
| 5.5.2.10 | Single Person Over 22 Years, No Dependents, Income over $250 per Fortnight | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.2.20 | Single Person Over 22 Years, No Dependents, Income under $250 per Fortnight | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.2.30 | Single Person Over 22 Years, No Dependents, Paying No Rent | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.2.40 | Single Person under 22 Years, No Dependents, Income under $250 per Fortnight | New page. |
| 5.5.3.10 | Partnered Allowance Recipient, Partner Also Receives an Allowance, Income Above Free Areas | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.3.30 | Partnered NSA Recipient, Partner's Income Results In Nil Rate, or Partner Not On Income Support | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.3.50 | Partnered Allowance Recipient, Partner Receiving Pension | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 5.5.3.60 | Partnered Allowance Recipient - Compensation Effect on Partner | Updated for implementation of Building Australia's Future Workforce package. |
| 7.1.1.10 | Overview of Portability Legislation | Updated to reflect 1 July 2012 changes to portability. |
| 7.1.2.10 | General Rules of Portability | Updated to reflect 1 July 2012 changes to portability. |
| 7.1.2.20 | Portability Table | Updated to reflect 1 July 2012 changes to portability. |
| 7.2.1.10 | Departure & Arrival Notification | Updated to reflect 1 July 2012 changes to portability. |
| 7.2.1.30 | Medical Examination for DSP | Updated to reflect 1 July 2012 changes to portability. |
| 8.3.2 | Start Days for Early Claims | Updated to reflect changes to early claims for newstart allowance. |
| 9.2.2.130 | Visa Subclass 116 Carer | Updated for introduction of clean energy payments. |
| 9.2.9.05 | Visa Subclass 651 eVisitor | New page. |
| 9.2.11.320 | Visa Subclass 836 Carer | Updated for introduction of clean energy payments. |
| 10.1.4.10 | Lodging Claims Using an Agreement | Updated policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 1 June 2012 (v1.187)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.63 | Adjusted taxable income (LIS) | New page. |
| 1.1.E.163 | Excluded payment (LIS) | New page. |
| 1.1.I.92 | Income year (LIS) | New page. |
| 1.2.12.30 | Low Income Supplement (LIS) - Description | New page. |
| 1.2.12.40 | Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) - Description | New page. |
| 2.2.14 | Clean Energy Payments Verification | New section. |
| 3.6.3.20 | Guidelines to Table 2 - Upper Limb Function | Clarified policy. |
| 3.15.3 | LIS - Qualification & Payability | New section. |
| 3.15.4 | EMEP - Qualification & Payability | New section. |
| 5.1.10.30 | LIS - Current Rates | New page. |
| 5.1.10.40 | EMEP - Current Rates | New page. |
| 5.3.1.10 | Taxation of Payments & PAYG Payment Summary - Individual Non-Business | Added low income supplement to list of non-taxable payments. |
| 6.7.1.10 | Debts Due to the Commonwealth | Updated for introduction of low income supplement and essential medical equipment payment. |
| 9.4.6.10 | Cancellation of an AoS | Updated AoS cancellation information. |
| 11.1.1.60 | Payments Subject to Income Management | Updated for introduction of clean energy payments. |
| 11.1.4.10 | Payment Nominees under Income Management | Updated policy. |
| 11.1.4.20 | Excluded Part 3B Payment Nominees under Income Management |
Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.4.30 | Removal of Payment Nominee Arrangements for Income Managed People | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.4.40 | Designated Nominees under Income Management (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 11.1.4.50 | Record of Expenditure under Income Management | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.4.60 | Correspondence Nominees under Income Management | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.6.40 | Action Delegate Can Take to Enable a Third Person to Access a Person's Income Managed Funds | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.14.30 | Principal Carer Exemptions from Income Management - Financial Vulnerability Test | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.14.40 | Exemptions from Income Management for People with under School-age Children | Clarified policy. |
| 11.1.14.50 | Exemptions from Income Management for People with School-age Children | Clarified policy. |
| 11.2.3 | Conditions that Result in Individual being Subject to Income Management under the Cape York Initiative | Clarified policy. |
| 11.3.2 | Eligibility for Income Management under the Child Protection Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.3.2.10 | Written Notice to Apply Income Management under the Child Protection Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.3.3.20 | People Who Move Out of a Declared Child Protection State or Territory | Clarified policy. |
| 11.5.1.20 | Who is Income Managed under the Disengaged Youth Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.6.1.20 | Who is Income Managed under the Long-term Welfare Payment Recipients Measure | Clarified policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 30 April 2012 (v1.186)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.40 | Activity test (NSA, YA (job seekers) | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 1.1.A.79 | Adult with a disability (CA, CP) | Updated definition for carer payment. |
| 1.1.C.170 | Clean energy advance daily rate | New page. |
| 1.1.C.175 | Clean energy advance period | New page. |
| 1.1.C.180 | Clean energy advance top-up | New page. |
| 1.1.C.190 | Clean energy payment | New page. |
| 1.1.T.145 | Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) | Updated definition. |
| 1.2.12 | Clean Energy Advance Payments - Description | New section. |
| 2.2.1.10 | General Procedures for Verifying Identity | Clarified policy. |
| 2.2.1.20 | Classifying POI Documents (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 2.2.1.30 | Identity Verification Requirements (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 2.2.1.40 | Persons Experiencing Difficulty with Identity Verification | Removed information about POI for partnered persons. |
| 2.2.5.13 | Registered Relationships | Added details regarding Queensland Civil Partnerships Act 2011. |
| 2.2.13.10 | Supplementary Benefits - Verification Required | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.1.1.10 | Residence Requirements | Clarified policy regarding New Zealand citizens who non-protected SCV holders. |
| 3.1.2.70 | Exemptions from Waiting Periods | Updated policy regarding NARWP and low income health care card. |
| 3.2.1.10 | Qualification for NSA | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.1.50 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for NSA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.2.2.10 | Sufficient Work Test | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.3.10 | Qualification for YA | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.3.50 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for YA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.2.8.10 | Activity Testing & Mutual Obligation for NSA/YA Job Seekers Overview | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.8.20 | Who Does Activity Testing Apply to? | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.8.50 | What Can Be Included in an Employment Pathway Plan | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.9.10 | Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities - Overview | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.9.20 | Job Search - Overview | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.2.9.210 | Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities - Overview | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.3.1.50 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for PA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.3.3.40 | Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for Austudy Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.4.1.40 | Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for Age Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.4.2.30 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for WP Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.4.2.50 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of WP | Updated policy for death of a partner. |
| 3.4.3.40 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for WA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.4.4.60 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for WidB Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.4.9.40 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for BVA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.5.1.130 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for PP Recipients | Updated list of benefits that may be applicable. |
| 3.5.1.160 | When are EPPs Required? | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.5.1.170 | Suitable Activity - Job Search (PP) | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.5.1.190 | Other Suitable Activities (PP) | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.5.1.200 | Suitable Work (PP) | Updated participation requirements for principal carers. |
| 3.6.1.70 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for DSP Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.6.4.38 | Qualification for CP (child) - Short Term or Episodic Care | Clarified qualification for a health care card. |
| 3.6.4.39 | Qualification for CP (child) - Extension to Short Term or Episodic Care | Clarified qualification for a health care card. |
| 3.6.4.130 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for CP Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.6.5.90 | Supplementary Benefits & Employment Assistance for SA Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.7.1.90 | Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for SpB Recipients | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.9.3.20 | CSHC Benefits | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.12.2 | Seniors Supplement - Qualification & Payability | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 3.15 | Clean Energy Payments - Qualification & Payability | New chapter. |
| 4.3.5.20 | About DVA Service Pensions | Updated policy. |
| 4.3.5.30 | About DVA Disability Pensions | Updated policy. |
| 4.3.5.40 | About DVA War Widow/ers Pension, MRCA Death Benefits, SRCA Death Benefits & ISS | Updated policy. |
| 4.3.5.50 | About DVA Adequate Means of Support Pension & DVA Orphans Pension | Updated policy. |
| 4.3.5.60 | About DVA Compensation Payments | Updated policy. |
| 4.3.5.70 | About DVA Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA) | Updated policy. |
| 4.9.4.50 | Deprivation Assessment for Lifetime or Life Expectancy ATE Income Streams Paid from SMSFs or SAFs | Updated policy regarding AGA valuation. |
| 5.1.1.20 | YA - Current Rates | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.2.30 | Austudy - Current Rates | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.5.10 | DSP - Current Rates | Added information about clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.8.10 | Common Pension Rates | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.8.20 | Common Benefit Rates | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.9.20 | Seniors Supplement - Current Rates | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 5.1.10 | Clean Energy Household Assistance - Current Rates | New section. |
| 5.3.1.10 | Taxation of Payments & PAYG Payment Summary - Individual Non-Business | Updated policy. |
| 5.5.6.50 | Couple, 1 DSP Recipient, Partner Unemployed, Farm Producing No Income | Updated terminology. |
| 6.2.5.15 | DSP - General Provisions for Service Updates | Added information regarding date of effect of a cancellation decision. |
| 6.7.1.10 | Debts Due to the Commonwealth | Updated for introduction of clean energy advance. |
| 9.2.5.60 | Visa Subclass 309 Spouse/Partner (Provisional) | Updated policy regarding health care card eligibility. |
| 9.2.5.70 | Visa Subclass 301 Interdependency (Provisional) | Updated policy regarding health care card eligibility. |
| 9.2.11.190 | Visa Subclass 820 Partner - Temporary (Previously Extended Eligibility (Spouse/Partner)) | Updated policy regarding health care card eligibility. |
| 9.2.11.220 | Visa Subclass 820 Partner - Temporary (Previously Extended Eligibility (Spouse/Partner)) | Updated policy regarding health care card eligibility. |
| 10.16.4.10 | Who Can Lodge Claims under the Agreement with Chile | Updated policy. |
| 10.16.9.40 | Former Residents - Agreement with Chile | Updated policy. |
| 10.20.9.20 | Australia to Norway & Norway to Australia | Updated policy. |
| 10.24.4.10 | Who can Lodge Claims under the Agreement with Japansp | Updated policy. |
| 10.100 | Benefit - Chilean Glossary | Updated policy. |
| 10.100 | Benefit - Japanese Glossary | Updated policy. |
| 10.100 | Benefit - Maltese Glossary | Updated policy. |
| 10.100 | Lodgement - General Principles Glossary | Updated policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 20 March 2012 (v1.185)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.130 | Amount of disposition - assets & income | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.A.375 | AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks | Updated AWOTE figure. |
| 1.1.C.240 | Compensation | Updated definition. |
| 1.1.D.70 | Dependent child | Updated dependency limit. |
| 1.1.H.63 | Higher ADAT score adult (CP (adult)) | Clarified policy. |
| 1.1.M.100 | Medical evidence (DSP, SA, CP, Partial capacity to work) | Updated to reflect revised impairment tables. |
| 3.6.2.10 | Medical & Other Evidence for DSP | Clarified provisional diagnosis by DHS psychologist. |
| 3.6.3.120 | Guidelines to Table 12 - Visual Function | Added link to 3.6.2.20. |
| 3.6.4.10 | Qualification for CP | Clarified qualification criteria. |
| 3.8.1.55 | Date of Effect & Arrears of RA | Amended policy regarding date of effect of favourable decisions following review. |
| 3.8.1.108 | Assessing RA Payable | Clarified rent payments by third parties. |
| 3.8.4.50 | Continuation or Variation of the Financial Supplement | Added note that no new loans are available from 1 January 2004. |
| 3.8.4.60 | Cessation of the Financial Supplement | Added note that no new loans are available from 1 January 2004. |
| 3.8.10.40 | Notification & recipient obligations for CPS | Updated income threshold. |
| 3.9.1.70 | Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income | Updated income limits. |
| 3.14 | Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund | Updated to reflect closure of scheme from 1 January 2012. |
| 4.10.7.60 | Historical Income Limits for Low Income HCC from 20/09/1996 | Updated income limits. |
| 5.1.1.20 | YA - Current Rates | Updated rate. |
| 5.1.4.40 | DOP - Current Rate | Updated rate. |
| 5.1.5.150 | DSP - Current Rate | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.5.50 | CA - Current Rate | Updated rate. |
| 5.1.7.10 | RA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.110 | UA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.8.10 | Common Pension Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.8.20 | Common Benefit Rates | Updated rates |
| 5.1.9.10 | Pension Supplement - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.9.20 | Senior Supplement - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.20 | Single Unemployment & Sickness Benefit - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.30 | Married Unemployment & Sickness Benefit - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.40 | Additional Benefit for Child & Mothers & Guardian's Allowance & RA - November 1984 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.2.10 | Rates of Pension - July 1909 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.2.15 | Historical Transitional Pension Rates Payable from 20/09/2009 | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.2.20 | Additional Payments - April 1943 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.3.10 | Widow Class A, Supporting Parent's Benefit, Sole Parent Pension - Rates from July 1942 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.3.30 | Widow B, C & D Pension, Bereavement Allowance - July 1942 to Present Date | Updated rate. |
| 5.2.4.40 | RA (families with children) - December 1987 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.4.50 | Parenting Payment & Associated Rates - July 1995 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.5.20 | CA, Child Disability Allowance & HCA - December 1974 to Present Date, DNCB 1987 to 1999 | Updated rate. |
| 5.2.6.10 | RA Rates - June 1990 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 6.4.2 | Overview of Recovery Rules | Clarified policy. |
| 6.7.1.120 | Debts Arising from Multiple Payments | New page. |
| 6.7.1.130 | Debts Arising from False Identity | New page. |
| 6.7.2.50 | Debt Recovery by Garnishee Notice | Clarified garnishee rules. |
| 6.7.3.30 | Waiver for Administrative Error Debt | Clarified interpretation of 'received in good faith'. |
| 8.2.1 | Transfers | Added explanation of 'exceptional circumstances'. |
| 9.4.1.40 | AoS Scheme from 1 January 2008 | Amend AoS details post 1 January 2012. |
| 9.4.6.05 | Duration of the AoS Period | Amend AoS details post 1 January 2012. |
| 11.1.1.60 | Payments Subject to Income Management | Updated list of category I payments. |
| 11.1.8.10 | Non-contact by Income Managed Person at Initial Income Management Interview | Clarified policy for placing people on income management where they do not attend the initial interview. |
| 11.3.1 | Overview of Child Protection Measure | Updated overview. |
| 11.3.3.10 | Locations That Are Declared Child Protection States & Territories | Updated Western Australian child protection areas. |
| 11.3.5 | Application of Income Management under the Child Protection Measure | Updated policy. |
| 11.3.5.10 | Start Date for Income Management under the Child Protection Measure | Clarified start date for income Management. |
| 11.3.5.20 | Ongoing Contact under the Child Protection Measure | Updated policy. |
| 11.3.5.30 | Mid-point & Final Reviews under the Child Protection Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.3.7.30 | Review of Decision in Relation to Meeting Priority Needs of a Person under the Child Protection Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.4.2.10 | Decision-making Principles for Identifying a Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.1 | VIM Measure - Overview | Clarified description. |
| 11.7.2.10 | Locations That Are Declared VIM areas | Updated postcodes or declared income management areas in Western Australia. |
| 11.7.3 | VIM Agreement | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.4 | Conditions to be Satisfied to Enter a VIM Agreement | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.4.20 | Feasibility & Consideration of Other Relevant Matters for Purposes of VIM | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.5 | Payments Income Managed under the VIM Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.6 | Application of Income Management under VIM Measure | Revised whole section. |
| 11.7.7 | Review & Appeal Processes under the VIM Measure | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.7.10 | Review of Decision that a Person is Unable to Enter Into a VIM Agreement | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.7.20 | Review of Decision in Relation to Meeting the Priority Needs of a Person under VIM | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.8.10 | Delegate Terminates VIM Agreement at the Person's Request | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.8.20 | Delegate Terminates VIM Agreement for Other Reasons | Clarified policy. |
| 11.7.8.30 | Person Opts Out of VIM Agreement (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 11.7.9 | VIM Incentive Payment | Clarified policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 9 February 2012 (v1.184)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.F.230 | Full-time study (YA, Austudy, PES) | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 1.1.I.10 | Impairment Tables (DSP) | Updated policy reference. |
| 1.1.P.210 | Permanent blindness (DSP, Age) | Updated act reference. |
| 1.1.R.90 | Recognised disability (CA (child)) | Updated policy. |
| 1.1.R.95 | Recognised medical condition (CA) | Updated list of medical conditions. |
| 1.1.T.160 | Treating doctor (DSP, SA) | Updated policy. |
| 1.1.V.50 | Visual acuity (restricted field of vision) (DSP) | Updated act reference. |
| 1.2.5.10 | Disability Support Pension (DSP) - Description | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 1.2.6.20 | Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) - Description | Updated policy. |
| 2.2.5.50 | Discretion to Treat a Person as Not Being a Member of a Couple for a Special Reason. | Updated policy to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP for provisional or temporary partner visa holders. |
| 3.2.7.70 | YA Study Load - Full-time Tertiary Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.2.11.40 | Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions - Special Circumstances | Added exemption for declared natural disasters. |
| 3.3.4.20 | Austudy & Full-time Tertiary Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.3.4.60 | Assessing Tertiary Study-load for Austudy - Full-time Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.5.1.250 | Participation Requirements Exemption - Special Circumstances (PP) | Added exemption for declared natural disasters. |
| 3.6.1.10 | Qualification for DSP - 30 Hour Rule | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.12 | Qualification for DSP - 15 Hour Rule | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.45 | Qualification for DSP - After 2 Years on Income Support with Suitable Training | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.65 | Sustainability of Work & DSP - 30 Hour Rule (deleted - see 3.6.1.67) | Removed content. |
| 3.6.1.67 | Sustainability of Work & DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.2.10 | Medical & Other Evidence for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.2.20 | Manifest Grants & Rejections for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.3 | Guidelines to the Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for DSP | Revised whole section. |
| 3.7.3.10 | Qualification for AGDRP | Updated policy. |
| 3.7.3.20 | Determining the Rate of AGDRP | Updated policy. |
| 3.8.3.60 | PES & Progress Rules for Tertiary Study | Updated terminology. |
| 3.8.15.10 | Qualification for Relocation Scholarship | Clarified qualification for relocation scholarship. |
| 3.9.1.40 | HCC Provisions for Children & Dependants | Updated policy. |
| 3.9.1.70 | Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income | Updated income limit. |
| 3.9.2.30 | PCC due to Employment | Updated hours of work for CP. |
| 4.3.1.40 | Determining the Rate of Income for PP | Clarified policy. |
| 4.9.1.50 | History of the Treatment of Income Streams | Updated policy. |
| 5.1.4.50 | DOP - Additional Component | Updated policy. |
| 5.1.6.20 | AGDRP - Current Rates | Updated policy. |
| 6.2.5.120 | CA (child) - Disabilities & Medical Conditions Recognised for Review Purposes Only | Remove reference to diabetes mellitus for children under 10 years. |
| 10.1.4.10 | Lodging Claims Using an Agreement | Updated policy. |
| 10.4.9.20 | Australia to Italy & Italy to Australia | Updated policy. |
| 10.22.100 | Korean Glossary - Benefit | Updated policy. |
| 10.23.100 | Greek Glossary - Benefit | Updated policy. |
| 11.1.13 | Reviews & Appeals under Income Management | Removed reference to NTER. |
| 11.4.2.10 | Decision-making Principles for Identifying a Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient. | Clarified policy. |
Guide to Social Security Law Updates - 3 January 2012 (v1.183)
| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.A.25 | Accumulation phase (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 1.1.A.210 | Approved course of education or study (YA (full-time student), Austudy, PES) | Updated to reflect introduction of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure. |
| 1.1.A.375 | AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks | Updated AWOTE figure. |
| 1.1.D.250 | Draw down phase (deleted) | Removed content. |
| 1.1.F.240 | Fully diagnosed, fully treated & fully stabilised (FDTS) (DSP) | Updated to reflect changes due to the introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 1.1.F.270 | Functional capacity, functional impairment (DSP, SA) | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 1.1.H.50 | Health professional (DSP) | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 1.1.J.50 | Jobless Families Trial participation requirements (PP) | New page. |
| 1.1.I.10 | Impairment tables (DSP) | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 1.1.N.12 | National Training Wage schedule rate (YA, DSP) | Updated National Training Wage schedule rate. |
| 1.1.P.220 | Permanent condition & permanent impairment (DSP) | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 1.1.Q.40 | Qualifying study (Austudy, YA, PES, FAA) | Amended reference to Ministerial determination. |
| 1.1.T.28 | Teenage parent trial participation requirements (PP) | New page. |
| 1.2.1.20 | Youth Allowance (YA) - Description | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.1.2.70 | Exemptions from Waiting Periods | Updated 'Exemption from the NARWP'. |
| 3.2.3.10 | Qualification for YA | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.5.10 | Qualification for YA & DSP as an Independent Young Person | Updated to reflect reduction of age of independence to 22. |
| 3.2.5.30 | Unreasonable to Live at Home (YA & DSP) | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.5.60 | Parents Unable to Provide a Home (YA & DSP) | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.5.80 | YA & DSP - Self-supporting through Paid Employment | Added policy for inner regional, outer regional, remote and very remote students. |
| 3.2.6.10 | Qualification for Away from Home rate of YA | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.7.40 | Approved Courses of Study for YA | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.7.60 | YA Study Load - Full-time Secondary Students | Updated to reflect implementation of the Supporting Families with Teenagers measure from 1 January 2012. |
| 3.2.9.200 | Suitable Activity - National Green Jobs Corps | Updated to reflect cessation of program. |
| 3.4.9.10 | Qualification for BVA | Updated to reflect PP recipients may temporarily transfer to BVA. |
| 3.5.1.150 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of PP | Updated to reflect PP recipients may temporarily transfer to BVA. |
| 3.5.1.164 | Jobless Families Trial participation requirements (PP) | New page. |
| 3.5.1.165 | Teenage Parent Trial participation requirements (PP) | New page. |
| 3.5.1.170 | Suitable Activity - Job Search (PP) | Changed break in activities from 3 weeks to 4 weeks. |
| 3.6.2.10 | Medical & Other Evidence for DSP | Clarified evidence for young people with intellectual disability. |
| 3.6.2.40 | Assessment of Blindness for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 3.6.2.50 | Assessment of People with Intellectual Impairments for DSP | Clarified policy. |
| 3.6.2.100 | DSP Assessment of Impairment Ratings | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 3.6.2.112 | DSP Assessment of Continuing Inability to Work - 15 Hour Rule | Clarified interpretation of active participation in a program of support. |
| 3.6.3 | Guide to the Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 3.6.4.150 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of CP | Clarified commencement of the 14 week payment period to the carer after the care receiver is admitted permanently to an institution. |
| 3.6.7.190 | Continuation, Variation or Termination of CA | Clarified when the carer loses eligibility after the care receiver is admitted permanently to an institution. |
| 3.6.13 | Carer Supplement - Qualification & Payability | Clarified DVA pensions. |
| 3.7.1.10 | Qualification for SpB | Updated to reflect changed access to SpB for holders of provisional and temporary partner visas. |
| 3.7.1.20 | Payability of SpB | Updated to reflect changed access to SpB for holders of provisional and temporary partner visas. |
| 3.7.2.10 | SpB for Newly Arrived Residents | Updated to reflect changed access to SpB for holders of provisional and temporary partner visas. |
| 3.7.2.20 | Substantial Change in Circumstances for SpB | Updated to reflect changed access to SpB for holders of provisional and temporary partner visas. |
| 3.7.2.40 | SpB for People not Residentially Qualified for Other Payments | Updated to reflect changed access to SpB for holders of provisional and temporary partner visas. |
| 3.8.9.60 | Payment of FAA | Clarified policy. |
| 3.8.15.20 | Payability of Relocation Scholarship | Updated policy. |
| 3.8.16.20 | Payability of Student Start-up Scholarship | Updated policy. |
| 3.10.3.35 | Weekly Payments for Most Vulnerable People | Clarified payment of RA and residential requirements. |
| 4.2.8.10 | Dependent YA - Parental Income Test & Limits | Clarified family pool. |
| 4.3.2.30 | Income Exempt from Assessment - Legislated | Updated details for Western Australian Government Cost of Living Rebate Scheme and Country Age Pension Fuel Card. Added details about parental leave pay. |
| 4.8 | Superannuation Funds | Revised whole chapter. |
| 4.10.1.40 | Historical Student Income Dependency Limits Since 1975 | Updated student income dependency limit. |
| 4.10.1.50 | Historical Employment Amount (Permissible Child Earnings) - January 1990 to Present Date | Updated permissible child earnings. |
| 4.13.2.30 | Compensation Part of Lump Sum - 50% Rule | Clarified policy. |
| 4.13.2.50 | Aggregation of Multiple Lump Sums | Clarified policy. |
| 4.13.2.70 | Commencement of Lump Sum Preclusion Period | Clarified policy. |
| 5.1.1.20 | YA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.2.30 | Austudy - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.5.40 | MOB - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.20 | PhA - Current Rates | Updated rates. |
| 5.1.7.40 | Relocation Scholarship - Current Rates | Updated policy. |
| 5.1.7.45 | Student Start-up Scholarship - Current Rate | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.1.50 | Youth Related Payments - July 1986 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.5.10 | MOB - April 1983 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 5.2.6.50 | PhA Rates - 01/11/90 to Present Date | Updated rates. |
| 6.2.5.03 | DSP - Application of DSP Qualification Rules at Review | Updated to reflect introduction of the revised Impairment Tables for DSP. |
| 7.1.2.10 | General Rules of Portability | Updated to reflect ongoing residency requirement for DSP. |
| 9.2.2 | Visa subclass 100 Spouse/Partner | Updated AoS requirement. |
| 9.2.2 | Visa subclass 110 Interdependency | Updated AoS requirement. |
| 9.2.5 | Visa subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Temporary | Updated AoS requirement. |
| 9.2.5 | Visa subclass 309 Spouse/Partner (Provisional) | Updated to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP. |
| 9.2.5 | Visa subclass 310 Interdependency (Provisional) | Updated to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP. |
| 9.2.11 | Visa subclass 801 Spouse/Partner | Updated AoS requirement. |
| 9.2.11 | Visa subclass 820 Partner - Temporary (previously Extended Eligibility (Spouse/Partner)) | Updated to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP. |
| 9.2.11 | Visa subclass 826 Interdependency (Provisional) | Updated to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP. |
| 9.2.11 | Visa subclass 814 Interdependency | Updated AoS requirement. |
| 9.4.1.10 | Introduction to the AoS Scheme | Updated to reflect legislative changes. |
| 9.4.1.40 | AoS Scheme from 1 January 2008 | Updated to reflect changes to SSAct and migration regulations re visa subclasses 100, 300, 309, 801, and 820. |
| 9.4.6.05 | Duration of the AoS Period | Updated to reflect changes to SSAct and migration regulations re visa subclasses 100, 300, 309, 801, and 820. |
| 10.1.10.30 | Portability of DSP under an Agreement | Updated policy. |
| 10.9.4.10 | Who Can Lodge Claims Under the Agreement with Ireland | Updated policy. |
| 10.11 | Agreement with Austria | Updated whole chapter to reflect revised Agreement. |
| 10.29 | Agreement with the Slovak Republic | New chapter. |
| 11.1.14.40 | Exemptions from Income Management for People with under School-age Children | Clarified health and development checks. |
| 11.4.2.10 | Decision-making Principles for Identifying a Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient | Clarified interaction between income management and weekly payments. |