The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

3.7.2 Common situations where SpB is claimed

Introduction

This section explains how the SpB provisions should be applied in most of the common situations where SpB is claimed. This section is intended to illustrate how the provisions apply in a particular instance, and the issues that may be particularly relevant in that case. This section does not describe the actual qualification (3.7.1.10) and payability (3.7.1.20) criteria.

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.7.1 SpB - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 3 January 2023