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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21 September 2026 (v1.276)

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1.1.S.104Standard rate child (CCS)Added Act reference and Policy reference.
1.1.T.52Third party payments & discounts (CCS, ACCS)Clarified policy.
2.1.3.30Vaccination schedules (FTB, CCS)Added Act reference and Policy reference.
2.6.1CCS eligibilityUpdated Act reference.
3.1.4.30Rent assistanceUpdated rates and thresholds.
3.6.2FTB rent assistance - historical rates & thresholdsUpdated to reflect indexation.
4.1.3.30Responsibilities of nomineesUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
6.4.4.10Reconciliation - current partnersClarified policy.