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.S.104 Standard rate child (CCS)

For the purposes of the higher CCS for families with multiple children (1.2.6), the standard rate child is the eldest CCS eligible child aged 5 or under. The other child/ren aged 5 or under will be the higher rate child (1.1.H.15).

Where there are multiple children born on the same day, Services Australia will determine a particular child to be the standard rate child unless a different order is requested by the individual or their partner.

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