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6.3.6.10 General provisions for waiver of debts

Summary

Centrelink may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, make a decision to waive the whole or a part of a debt.

A decision to waive the debt comes into operation:

  • if no day is stated on the decision - on the day the decision is made, or
  • if a day is stated on the decision - on the stated day (regardless of when the decision is actually made).

Act reference: PPLAct section 194 Waiver of debts—general

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