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1.1.E.160 Exchange trading system

Usage

This definition applies to all income support payments under the SSAct.

Definition

An exchange trading system is a scheme in which members:

barter their services for consideration other than cash, or
receive credits for services performed for other members.

The Secretary may class an ETS as an 'approved scheme' where the scheme meets criteria stated in the SSAct that:

it is a local community-based system
its primary purpose is to help persons maintain their labour skills and keep them in touch with the labour market, and
it is not a system run by a person or organisation for profit.

Act reference: SSAct section 8(9) An exchange trading system …, section 8(10) An exchange trading system is an approved exchange trading system …

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.3.2.31 Income exempt from assessment - specifically approved

Last reviewed: 21 March 2022

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