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This exemption may be given in a range of circumstances which constitute a major personal crisis, and which prevent a young person from participating in full-time education or training for a period not authorised by the educational institution.
Examples: The following list contains examples of circumstances in which this exemption may be granted:
The young person can be given an exemption for up to 2 weeks, although this can be extended if a special circumstances activity test exemption is applied.
A special circumstances activity test exemption may also apply.
If an activity test exemption is not granted early school leavers (1.1.E.05) who are unable to study or undertake training full-time are still expected to undertake education or training or other activities appropriate to their capacity. Activities may include participation in part-time education or training or other approved activities, such as counselling or mediation.
Act reference: SSAct section 542 Situations in which a person is not required to satisfy the activity test, section 542H Special circumstances exemption, section 543A(2A)(h) ...has suffered a personal crisis..., section 543A(2B) If the following circumstances exist in..., section 544DA Youth Allowance Employment Pathway Plans-early school leavers
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.2.11 Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions, 3.2.8 Activity Testing & Mutual Obligation for NSA/YA Job Seekers, 2.2.5.10 Determining a De Facto Relationship
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Last reviewed: 7 February 2011
