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.

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1 July 2025 (v1.330)

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1.1.E.104Employment services assessment (ESAt)Clarified definition.
1.1.M.100Medical evidence (DSP, JSP & partial capacity to work)Clarified definition.
3.4.5.40How the HEAS is paidUpdated examples.
3.7.2.20Substantial change in circumstances for SpBClarified policy.
3.9.1.20Qualification for LICUpdated Act reference.
3.9.3.31Account-based income streamsUpdated examples.
3.11.5.10Temporary incapacityClarified policy.
3.11.12.10Exemption from RapidConnect provisionsUpdated exemption list.
4.3.2.30Income exempt from assessment - legislatedClarified policy.
4.4.1.10Overview of deemingUpdated to reflect deeming rates and thresholds.
4.6.2.10General provisions for exempt assetsUpdated exempt funeral investment threshold.
4.6.7.90Notional ordinary income - non-farm property & other assetsClarified policy.
4.9.5.70Pension valuation factors & percentage factors for allocated & account based income streamsClarified policy.
4.10.3Historic Age and invalid (disability support) income and assets limitsUpdated to reflect indexation.
4.13.3.10Overview of periodic compensation paymentsClarified policy.
4.13.4.10Overview of the application of the special circumstance provisionsClarified policy.
4.14.3.35Special disability trusts - discretionary spendingUpdated discretionary spending limit and Act reference.
4.14.3.50Reporting requirements for special disability trustsUpdated Act reference.
5.1.10.40EMEP - current ratesUpdated to reflect indexation.
5.2.9.20EMEP - historical ratesUpdated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.50PPS, under age pension age, 2 childrenUpdated to reflect indexation.
5.5.4.60PPS, over age pension age, 1 childUpdated to reflect indexation.