Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00061:clause:2_6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00061
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 6
Character Range: 17606–18505

6  Transitional extension of claim deadline

(1) This item applies to a claim for payment of maternity payment in normal circumstances if:
 (a) before commencement, a child is entrusted to the care of the claimant, as part of the process for the adoption of the child by the claimant; and
 (b) if the child arrives in Australia from overseas as part of the process for the adoption—the child arrives in Australia before commencement.

(2) Paragraphs 39(2)(b) and (c) of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 do not apply in relation to the claim.

(3) The claim is not effective if made later than 26 weeks after commencement.

(4) The reference in subsection 39(3) of the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 to the period of 26 weeks mentioned in subsection (2) is taken to be a reference to the period of 26 weeks mentioned in subitem (3).