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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12 August 2024 (v1.319)

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1.1.A.340 Australian working life residence (AWLR) Clarified definition.
1.1.A.360 Autonomous pensions Clarified definition.
1.1.H.80 Host country agreement Clarified definition.
1.1.V.40 Visa Clarified definition.
2.2.5.30 Determining member of a couple relationships Clarified policy.
2.2.5.50 Determining separated under one roof Clarified policy.
3.1.6.10 General payability provisions Removed information regarding multiple entitlement exclusion for CDEP.
3.2.5.60 Parents unable to provide a home (YA, DSP & SpB) Clarified policy.
3.7.2.50 SpB for expectant mothers (deleted) Removed information.
4.3.6.10 Income from overseas payments - general rules Clarified policy.
4.6.3.70 Exempting the principal home - care situations Updated policy.
4.8.2.20 Early release of superannuation Updated Act & Policy reference.
4.9.4.10 Background to income streams paid from SMSFs or SAFs Clarified policy.
4.9.6.10 Splitting of income streams - overview Clarified policy.
4.9.6.60 Payment splits of income streams - creation by trustee of new interest, transfer/roll-over or lump sum payment Clarified policy.
6.7.1.70 Debts arising from conviction Clarified policy.
7.3.2 CFP exemptions Updated policy to include information on bereavement.
8.1.7.20 Social worker involvement - specific payments Clarified policy.
9.4.2 Lodging an AoS Clarified policy. .