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1.1.G.50 Government rent (RA)

Definition

For the purposes of RA, Government rent is rent payable to a state or territory government housing authority.

Note: Rent payable for living in premises in respect of which someone else pays Government rent may also be regarded as Government rent (see SSAct subsection 13(3AC)).

If a state or territory government alters the name of a housing authority referred to in the SSAct, consider the reference in the SSAct as a reference to the authority's new name.

Act reference: SSAct section 13(1)-'Government rent', section 13(5) If a law of a State …, section 13(3AC) If a person pays …

Last reviewed: 9 May 2022

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