Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587:section:257
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 257
Character Range: 355254–356213

257  Whom the compensation is payable to
 (1) Compensation under Divisions 2 to 4 is payable to:
 (a) if the eligible young person is less than 18 years old—the person who has primary responsibility for the daily care of the young person; or
 (b) otherwise—the eligible young person.
Note: A special rule applies if a trustee is appointed under section 432.
 (2) If 2 or more eligible young persons are entitled to compensation under section 255 because of the same deceased member's death, then compensation under that section is payable in accordance with the directions of the Commission.
 (3) In making directions under subsection (2), the Commission must have regard to any loss of financial support suffered by the eligible young persons as a result of the member's death. The Commission must not have regard to any other matter.

Division 6—Education scheme for certain eligible young persons dependent on members, former members and deceased members