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Post by Banker on Dec 16, 2011 6:51:31 GMT 7
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Post by Banjo on Dec 16, 2011 7:29:22 GMT 7
Chapter 18 details the participation requirements generally for Parenting Payment, including this new requirement.
Spouses sponsored to come to Australia – restriction on Special Benefit
Provisional partner visa holders were previously able to receive Special Benefit without a two year waiting period on the basis of being a family member of a person who has been an Australian permanent resident for the past two years.
As of 1 January 2012 this will cease.
After this date, these visa holders will only be able to receive Special Benefit where they are in financial hardship and have had a substantial change in circumstances beyond their control.
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Post by Banjo on Dec 16, 2011 7:31:40 GMT 7
Disability Support Pension – new impairment tables
From 1 January 2012 new impairment tables will be used to assess the number of points a person scores for Disability Support Pension. The new tables are available for examination at:
Social Security (Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for Disability Support Pension) Determination 2011
The new tables will apply from 1 January 2012 to new applicants and to any existing recipient who is the subject of a review.
Chapter 25 concerning Disability Support Pension details the qualification criteria for Disability Support Pension and a person’s rights in relation to the new impairment tables.
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Post by immiadvice on Dec 16, 2011 9:46:34 GMT 7
The new tables will apply from 1 January 2012 to new applicants and to any existing recipient who is the subject of a review.
My understanding of the legislation is that current recipients of the DSP will be governed by the previous impairment tables. I could well be wrong on that though. On a side note. Centrelink international services gave me a residency interview today. Future intentions played an important role. |
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Post by zorro1 on Dec 16, 2011 10:17:21 GMT 7
The new tables will apply from 1 January 2012 to new applicants and to any existing recipient who is the subject of a review.
My understanding of the legislation is that current recipients of the DSP will be governed by the previous impairment tables. I could well be wrong on that though. On a side note. Centrelink international services gave me a residency interview today. Future intentions played an important role. Hi Imiadvice , are you willing to share the interview question/answers? no probs at all if you dont your privacy is respected  |
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