Sunday 13 January 2008

Rudd Government clears up Social Security anomalies for non-parent principal carers of children

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations appear to have recognised that not all children are cared for by blood or marriage relatives under a Family Court parenting order.
It looks as though from 7 January 2008 all non-parent principal carers of children will be able to apply for a 12 month bloc exemption from participation requirements for parenting payments, youth allowance, newstart and special benefits.
At last some commonsense prevails.
ComLaw:
 http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/BCB69D7BEB03CD8ECA2573CC00036065/$file/ExplanatoryStatement.pdf

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