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4.3.7.30 Payment of arrears of PLP - extending continuous flexible period after review

Centrelink is required to pay instalments (1.1.I.80) that become payable (as soon as practicable) where a person's continuous flexible period (1.1.C.145) is extended by an additional period after review.

Act reference: PPLAct section 87 Payment of arrears—extending continuous flexible period after review, section 92A Effect of extending a person’s continuous flexible period after review, section 114 Notice of varying, setting aside etc. payability determination

Policy reference: PPL Guide 4.3.1 Instalments of PLP, Part 7 Review of decisions for PLP

Last reviewed: 1 July 2026

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