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3.10.3.20 Most payments made fortnightly

Summary

Most social security payments are made on a fortnightly basis.

Exceptions: Some YA, CIS and vulnerable recipients.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'social security payment'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.10.3.30 Some YA payments made weekly, 3.10.3.40 Payment delivery to certain pension recipients overseas, 3.10.3.35 Weekly payments for most vulnerable people

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