| Page | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.F.230 | Full-time study (YA, Austudy, PES) | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 1.1.I.10 | Impairment Tables (DSP) | Updated policy reference. |
| 1.1.P.210 | Permanent blindness (DSP, Age) | Updated act reference. |
| 1.1.R.90 | Recognised disability (CA (child)) | Updated policy. |
| 1.1.R.95 | Recognised medical condition (CA) | Updated list of medical conditions. |
| 1.1.T.160 | Treating doctor (DSP, SA) | Updated policy. |
| 1.1.V.50 | Visual acuity (restricted field of vision) (DSP) | Updated act reference. |
| 1.2.5.10 | Disability Support Pension (DSP) - Description | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 1.2.6.20 | Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) - Description | Updated policy. |
| 2.2.5.50 | Discretion to Treat a Person as Not Being a Member of a Couple for a Special Reason. | Updated policy to reflect removal of exemption from the NARWP for provisional or temporary partner visa holders. |
| 3.2.7.70 | YA Study Load - Full-time Tertiary Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.2.11.40 | Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions - Special Circumstances | Added exemption for declared natural disasters. |
| 3.3.4.20 | Austudy & Full-time Tertiary Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.3.4.60 | Assessing Tertiary Study-load for Austudy - Full-time Students | Clarified policy in relation to assessment of tertiary full-time study load. |
| 3.5.1.250 | Participation Requirements Exemption - Special Circumstances (PP) | Added exemption for declared natural disasters. |
| 3.6.1.10 | Qualification for DSP - 30 Hour Rule | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.12 | Qualification for DSP - 15 Hour Rule | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.45 | Qualification for DSP - After 2 Years on Income Support with Suitable Training | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.1.65 | Sustainability of Work & DSP - 30 Hour Rule (deleted - see 3.6.1.67) | Removed content. |
| 3.6.1.67 | Sustainability of Work & DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.2.10 | Medical & Other Evidence for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.2.20 | Manifest Grants & Rejections for DSP | Updated to reflect introduction of revised Impairment Tables. |
| 3.6.3 | Guidelines to the Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for DSP | Revised whole section. |
| 3.7.3.10 | Qualification for AGDRP | Updated policy. |
| 3.7.3.20 | Determining the Rate of AGDRP | Updated policy. |
| 3.8.3.60 | PES & Progress Rules for Tertiary Study | Updated terminology. |
| 3.8.15.10 | Qualification for Relocation Scholarship | Clarified qualification for relocation scholarship. |
| 3.9.1.40 | HCC Provisions for Children & Dependants | Updated policy. |
| 3.9.1.70 | Low Income HCC - Assessment of Income | Updated income limit. |
| 3.9.2.30 | PCC due to Employment | Updated hours of work for CP. |
| 4.3.1.40 | Determining the Rate of Income for PP | Clarified policy. |
| 4.9.1.50 | History of the Treatment of Income Streams | Updated policy. |
| 5.1.4.50 | DOP - Additional Component | Updated policy. |
| 5.1.6.20 | AGDRP - Current Rates | Updated policy. |
| 6.2.5.120 | CA (child) - Disabilities & Medical Conditions Recognised for Review Purposes Only | Remove reference to diabetes mellitus for children under 10 years. |
| 10.1.4.10 | Lodging Claims Using an Agreement | Updated policy. |
| 10.4.9.20 | Australia to Italy & Italy to Australia | Updated policy. |
| 10.22.100 | Korean Glossary - Benefit | Updated policy. |
| 10.23.100 | Greek Glossary - Benefit | Updated policy. |
| 11.1.13 | Reviews & Appeals under Income Management | Removed reference to NTER. |
| 11.4.2.10 | Decision-making Principles for Identifying a Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient. | Clarified policy. |
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