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12.3.6 Child protection - overview

Introduction

SS(Admin)Act Part 3AA sets up the framework for the Child Protection measure. These provisions cover social security payments and some payments received under the family assistance law, the student assistance legislation, and administrative schemes such as ABSTUDY.

Under this enhanced income management measure, state or territory child protection authorities are able to notify Centrelink that a person be subject to enhanced income management under SS(Admin)Act Part 3AA.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act Part 3AA Enhanced income management regime

Last reviewed: 4 September 2023