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.

6.1.5 Reviews of granny flat reasonableness

Summary

This topic briefly explains granny flat reviews on decisions on reasonableness.

Granny flat reviews

Services Australia may ask the AGA for a valuation of the granny flat right based on the full case details if a person seeks a review of a decision that:

the value of property transferred to establish a granny flat right is unreasonable, and
an amount will be included under the deprivation provisions.

Act reference: SSAct section 12A Granny flat definitions

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.1.1 General Provisions of Deprivation, 4.1.6 Deprivation related to home & accommodation transfers, 4.6.4.50 Granny flats - features, rights & interests

Last reviewed: 1 July 2022

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