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3.1.9 Compensation provisions

Introduction

This section explains how compensation can affect the payability of a social security payment.

Act reference: SSAct section 17 Compensation recovery definitions, section 23(1)-'social security payment', Part 3.14 Compensation recovery

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.13 Compensation, 6.4 Compensation Recovery

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