3.10.4.20 Notification period for bereavement events - 28 days
Summary
All recipients are given 28 days in which to notify of the occurrence of a bereavement event as it is considered that at these times recipients require additional adjustment time before approaching government agencies. The 28 days commences on the day after the day on which the bereavement event occurred.
Act reference: SSAct section 21(2)(b) the bereavement notification day …
SS(Admin)Act section 72(6) If a notice …
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.B.30 Bereavement notification day, 3.10.4.10 General notification period - 14 days