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1.2.7.110 Language, literacy & numeracy supplement (LLNS) - description

Objective

The LLNS assists people on eligible income support payments with the additional costs associated with participating in the Skills for Education and Employment Program administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

How LLNS is paid

LLNS is paid fortnightly with the income support recipient's main payment.

Background information

LLNS was introduced on 20 September 2003.

Act reference: SSAct section 1047 Definition (LLNS), section 1048 General statement of qualification, section 1049 LLNS not payable in certain circumstances, section 1050 Rate increase attributable to LLNS

SS(Admin)Act section 12B Language, literacy and numeracy supplement

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 52-15 Supplementary amounts of payments

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.11 LLNS - qualification & payability, 2.2.13 Supplementary benefits verification, 5.1.7 Supplementary benefits - current rates, 3.8.3.10 Qualification for PES, 5.3.1.10 Taxation of payments & PAYG payment summary - individual non-business

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