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1.1.W.10 Waiting period

Usage

This definition may refer to the OWP (3.1.2.50), LAWP (3.1.2.20) or NARWP (1.1.N.70).

Definition

Please refer to the definition of this term in the SSAct.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'waiting period', section 23(1)-'ordinary waiting period', section 23(1)-'liquid assets test waiting period', section 23(1)-'newly arrived resident's waiting period'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.2 Waiting & preclusion periods

Last reviewed: 9 May 2022

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