3.2.4 YA Exemption from Full-time Education/Training for Under 18s

Introduction

This section explains the situations in which YA recipients under 18 years of age may be given an exemption from the requirement to be in full-time education or training.

 

Act reference: SSAct section 542A Temporary incapacity exemption, section 542D Pre-natal and post-natal exemptions, section 542H Special circumstances exemption, section 543A(2A) Subject to subsection (2B), ....

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.1.20 Youth Allowance (YA) - Description, 3.2.3.10 Qualification for YA, 3.2.9 Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities

 

In this section

This section contains the following topics:

3.2.4.10 General Provisions for YA Exemptions for Under 18s

3.2.4.20 Temporary Incapacity Activity Test Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.30 Physical, Psychiatric or Intellectual Disability or Learning Difficulty Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.40 Pre & Post-natal Activity Test Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.50 Number not currently in use

3.2.4.60 Inability to Secure an Appropriate Place Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.70 Caring Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.80 Part-time Study or Work Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.90 Major Personal Crisis Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.100 Stability of Residence Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.110 Major Disruptions of the Home Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.120 Substance Abuse Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.130 Refugee Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.140 Community Service/Justice Order Exemption for Under 18s

3.2.4.150 Exemption for Job Seeker Assistance or Case Management for Under 18s

3.2.4.160 Other Special Circumstance Exemption for Under 18s

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Last reviewed: 7 February 2011