The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

1.1.A.90 Application period

Definition

The application period is the period where an income estimate (1.1.I.20) election is used in the assessment. If the income estimate election is for:

  • a full year, the application period starts on 1 July of that year of income (1.1.Y.10)
  • part of the year of income then the application period starts on the start day for the election.

The application period ends on 30 June of the year of income.

If the parent (1.1.P.10) revokes the estimate and makes another income estimate election, the application period for the first estimate ends the day before the start day of the later election. The application period for the later election is from the start date of that election to the end of the year of income.

Example: Jeremy contacted Services Australia on 24 February and made an income estimate election. The application period for that estimate is from 24 February to 30 June. When Jeremy makes another income estimate election on 13 April, the application period for the first estimate is now from 24 February to 12 April. The application period for the later estimate is 13 April to 30 June.

Act reference: CSA Act section 61(1A) Effect of election, section 63(2) Effect of later election

Policy reference: CS Guide 2.5.1 Income estimates for a year of income

Last reviewed: