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1.1.L.30 Late starting course (YA, Austudy, PES)

Definition

For the purposes of YA, Austudy, and PES, a late starting course is a full-time course of education that:

lasts more than 30 weeks, including vacations, AND
starts
- on or after 1 April but before 1 July, or
- after 31 July.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(10D)-'late starting course'

Last reviewed: 10 May 2021

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