Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00508:reg:5:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00508
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 6125–8872

as a term, semester or academic year)—the first day of that period;
 (c) otherwise—the first day on which the student could start the course.
full‑time student load: see subsection 13(5).
illness separated couple: 2 persons are an illness separated couple if:
 (a) they are unable to live together in their home as a result of the illness or infirmity of either or both of them; and
 (b) because of that inability to live together, their living expenses are, or are likely to be, greater than they would otherwise be; and
 (c) that inability is likely to continue indefinitely.
income support payment has the meaning given by subsection 23(1) of the Social Security Act 1991.
independent status, in relation to a person, means having independent status under the ABSTUDY Scheme.
Note: For whether a person has independent status under the ABSTUDY Scheme, see the ABSTUDY Policy Manual. The manual could in 2022 be viewed on the Department's website (https://www.dss.gov.au).
Indigenous person means:
 (a) an Aboriginal person (within the meaning of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005); or
 (b) a Torres Strait Islander (within the meaning of that Act).
new apprentice has the meaning given by subsection 23(1) of the Social Security Act 1991.
normal amount of full‑time study: see subsection 13(4).
parent: see section 6.
partner: a person is the partner of another person if:
 (a) the person:
 (i) is legally married to the other person; and
 (ii) is not living separately and apart from the other person on a permanent or indefinite basis (unless they are an illness separated couple or a respite care couple); or
 (b) the person is the de facto partner (within the meaning of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901) of the other person.
permanent home: see subsection 16(2).
personal assets test limit means a limit for the value of assets in relation to receipt of living allowance under the ABSTUDY Scheme, as specified in A guide to Australian Government payments as in force from time to time.
Note: The guide could in 2022 be viewed on the Services Australia website (https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au).
program of assistance means:
 (a) a program approved under section 28A of the Social Security Act 1991; or
 (b) a program offered as part of the competitive employment training and placement services as defined by section 7 of the Disability Services Act 1986.
receivable: an amount is receivable in respect of a person (the first person) if any person (whether or not the first person) is receiving, or entitled to receive, the amount in respect of the first person.
rehabilitation program means:
 (a) a rehabilitation program under Part III of the Disability Services Act 1986; or
 (b) a follow‑up program in relation to