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1.1.C.208 Commonwealth registration number (YA, Austudy)

Usage

This definition applies to YA and Austudy payments in respect of Australian Apprentices (previously known as new apprentices).

Definition

The Commonwealth registration number is a number issued by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to an Australian Apprentice.

To be considered a full-time Australian Apprentice for YA and Austudy purposes a person must have a current (and not suspended) Commonwealth registration number.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is responsible for policy on Commonwealth registration numbers for Australian Apprentices.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'new apprentice', section 540AA Qualification for YA—new apprentices

Last reviewed: 6 November 2023

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