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11.4.2 Identification of a VWPR

Note: Entrance to the income management regime closed 4 September 2023

Following commencement of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Act 2023, people currently subject to the income management regime can choose to move to the enhanced income management regime.

Please refer to Part 12 Enhanced income management regime.

Introduction

This section explains the conditions under which a person may be identified as a VWPR for the purposes of income management.

Last reviewed: 4 September 2023