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.

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20 March 2025 (v1.263)

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1.1.C.40Cohabitation, living together (FTB)Clarified policy.
1.1.R.21Regular care childClarified policy.
1.2.8.10FTB advance payments - detailsClarified policy.
1.3Family Assistance Office (FAO) (deleted)Removed information.
2.1.1.10FTB childClarified policy.
2.8.3.40ACCS (temporary financial hardship) - determinationsClarified policy.
2.8.4.20ACCS (transition to work) - income support payments & income requirementsClarified policy.
3.1.4.30Rent assistanceUpdated rates and thresholds.
3.1.7.03Maintenance income test ceilingClarified policy.
3.1.7.12Exempt maintenance incomeClarified policy.
3.6.2FTB rent assistance - historical rates & thresholdsUpdated to reflect indexation.
4.1.1.10TFN requirements for FTBClarified policy.
4.2.2.40Specific requirements for FTB instalment claimsClarified policy.
4.3.3Instalments paid by direct creditUpdated example.
8.1.2Immunisation requirement changes from 01/01/2012 to 30/06/2018Clarified policy.