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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11 August 2026 (v1.341)

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1.1.L.40Levels of tertiary coursesClarified policy and added Act reference.
1.1.S.30Satisfactory progress (YA)Updated Act reference.
2.2.5.70Determining a respite care coupleAdded Policy reference.
3.1.3Notification & recipient obligationsClarified policy.
3.1.17Benefit restriction noticesUpdated to reflect amendments to Act.
3.2.7.110YA full-time students satisfactory progress - study at the same levelClarified policy.
3.6.3.02Guidelines to the rules for applying the Impairment Tables - applying the TablesClarified policy.
3.8.3.60PES & progress rules for tertiary studyClarified policy and updated Act reference.
3.8.3.70PES & impact of previous studyClarified policy, added Act reference and example.
3.11.13.40Suspensions, demerits & reconnectionClarified policy.
4.2.8.20Dependent YA - maintenance income testUpdated rates.
4.3.2.35Income exempt from assessment - s 8(11) exempt lump sumsClarified policy.
6.2.4.10PP reviewsClarified policy.
6.3.9Confirming employment incomeClarified policy.
6.7.1.110Notice of debtsClarified policy.
6.7.2.70Debt recovery by deductions from payments to third partiesClarified policy.