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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1 July 2024 (v1.256)

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1.1.A.70 Applicable percentage (CCS) Updated to reflect indexation.
1.1.C.27 Claim (CCS) Clarified policy.
1.1.E.30 Entitlement (FTB, CCS, ACCS) Clarified definitions.
1.1.F.50 Formula assessment (FTB) Clarified definition.
1.1.H.15 Higher rate child (CCS) Updated definition.
1.1.I.70 Income thresholds (CCS) Updated to reflect indexation.
1.1.M.25 Maximum amount (FTB advance) Updated rate.
1.1.S.104 Standard rate child (CCS) Clarified definition.
1.1.T.20 Taxable income Clarified definition.
1.2.6 Child care subsidy (CCS) - description Clarified policy.
1.2.16 Multiple birth allowance (MBA) - description Updated rates.
2.1.2.10 Residence requirements Clarified policy.
2.1.3.30 Vaccination schedules (FTB, CCS) Updated vaccination schedule.
2.2.1.10 NARWP for FTB Part A Clarified policy.
2.6.1 CCS eligibility Clarified policy.
2.6.6.20 CCS - individual only eligible for session of care for nominated child Clarified policy.
2.8.2.40 ACCS (grandparent) - applications Clarified policy.
2.8.3.20 ACCS (temporary financial hardship) - application Clarified policy.
2.12.1 SBP eligibility criteria Updated income test limit.
3.1.1.20 Current FTB rates & income test amounts Updated rates.
3.1.4.30 Rent assistance Updated example.
3.1.7.10 Maintenance income test - general provisions Updated examples.
3.1.9.20 Income test - FTB Part B Updated example.
3.1.11 Advance payment of FTB Part A Clarified policy and added Policy reference.
3.2.8.10 Initial estimate when making a claim Clarified policy.
3.5 CCS entitlement Clarified policy.
3.5.1 CCS - combined annual ATI Updated to reflect indexation.
3.5.2.10 CCS - activity test - general Updated income threshold.
3.5.3 CCS - hourly rate caps Updated to reflect indexation.
3.5.4 Calculating CCS entitlement Clarified policy.
3.6.1 FTB Part A - historical rates Updated rates.
3.6.3 FTB Part B - historical rates Updated rates.
3.7.1 Payment rates for ACCS (child wellbeing), ACCS (grandparent) & ACCS (temporary financial hardship) Clarified policy.
3.11 NBS rate Updated rates.
4.1.2 Protection of payment Clarified policy.
4.6.1 General provisions for making a claim for CCS by fee reduction Clarified policy.
4.6.1.20 CCS - determination on effective claim Clarified policy.
4.9.1 Overview of new financial year assessments Clarified policy.
5.1.3.20 Exchanging information within Centrelink Clarified policy.