The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

1.1.D.19 Date of event

Definition

This is the date that a particular change actually happened to the recipient.

Examples: Birth of a child, date of marriage.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 66A General requirement to inform of a change of circumstances etc.

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.3 Notification & recipient obligations

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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