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This section details the types of debts that are recoverable under the SSAct BEFORE 1 July 2001.
For details of amounts recoverable under the SSAct AFTER 1 July 2001 please go to the SS Guide 6.7.1
SSAct Chapter 5 provides the methods for recovery of debts owed to the Commonwealth under the SSAct and under certain other Acts and schemes (as provided for by SSAct subsection 1222(1)(c)).
In Walker v SDSS (1995) 56 FCR 354 the Federal Court held that SSAct Chapter 5 is a complete code which sets out the EXCLUSIVE methods for the lawful recovery of benefits listed in SSAct subsection 1222(1).
Section 1230C lists the means by which the Commonwealth may recover a debt and SSAct subsection 1222(2) provides a useful table setting out the various methods of recovery that are available for different types of debts.
SSAct section 1230B provides for the overseas application of sections 1223, 1224, 1224AA, 1224AB, 1224AD, 1227, 1227A, 1227B, 1228, 1184F and 1184I.
Act reference: SSAct Chapter 5 Overpayments and debt recovery, section 1222 General effect of chapter, section 1230C Recoverable debts, section 1230B Overseas application of provisions
This section contains the following topics:
3.11.1.10 Debts due to the Commonwealth before 01/07/2001
3.11.1.20 Debts arising before 01/07/2001 under the SSAct & the 1947 Act
3.11.1.30 Debts arising from recipient contravention before 01/07/2001
3.11.1.40 Penalty Interest Debts before 01/07/2001
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2004
