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3.10.4.20 Notification period for bereavement events - 28 days

Summary

All recipients will be given 28 days in which to notify of the occurrence of a bereavement event as it is considered that at these times recipients require additional adjustment time before approaching government agencies.

Act reference: SSAct section 21(2)(b) the bereavement notification day …

SS(Admin)Act section 72(6) If a notice …

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.B.30 Bereavement notification day, 3.10.4.10 General notification period - 14 days

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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