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6.3 Debt recovery

Introduction

This chapter outlines when debts arise under the PPLAct. It also discusses the relevant procedures for the recovery of debts owed to the Commonwealth in relation to instalments of PLP and PPL funding amounts, waiver and write off of debts and other relevant topics.

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