3.2.3.30 Waiting, Preclusion & Exclusion Periods for YA

Which periods apply to YA?

The following waiting periods (section 23(1)-'waiting period') may apply to YA:

• liquid assets (1.1.L.50) waiting period, known as the LAWP, AND
• compensation lump sum preclusion period (1.1.C.260), AND
• newly arrived resident's waiting period (1.1.N.70), known as the NARWP, AND
• income maintenance period (1.1.I.60), known as the IMP, AND
• seasonal work preclusion period (3.1.7) known as the SWPP.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'waiting period'

Employment related exclusion periods

In addition, the following employment related exclusion periods MAY apply to unemployed recipients ONLY; they do NOT apply to full-time students or Australian apprentices:

• RapidConnect non-payment period, AND
• move to area of lower employment exclusion period, known as the MALEP, AND
• unemployment due to industrial action exclusion period.

Act reference: SSAct section 544A(1) Youth Allowance Employment Pathway Plan-Requirement to enter into plan, section 553 Employment-related exclusions, section 553B Move to area of lower employment prospects, section 16A Seasonal work preclusion period

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.E.164 Exclusion period, 3.1.2 Waiting & Preclusion Periods, 3.1.7 Seasonal Work Preclusion Period, 3.2.1.35 Move to Area of Lower Employment Prospects for NSA, YA & SpB Recipients, 3.2.3.45 RapidConnect - Impact on YA Payability

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Last reviewed: 2 November 2009