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1.1.G.10 Gainful employment (MOB)

Definition

For the purposes of MOB, gainful employment is defined as:

paid employment, including sheltered employment or Supported Employment Services or Australian Disability Enterprise, AND
self-employment of a commercial character that is intended to result in financial gain.

Act reference: SSAct section 1035(1)(a) Qualification for MOB, section 19-'gainful employment'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.6.40 Assessment of gainful employment for standard rate MOB

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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