Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00152:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00152
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 7127–7707

5  Eligibility for crisis payment—release from gaol or psychiatric confinement
 (1) A person is eligible for a crisis payment if:
 (a) the person, after spending at least 14 days in lawful custody, is released; and
 (b) the person contacts the Department, or claims the crisis payment, within 7 days after being released; and
 (c) on the day on which the contact happens or the claim is lodged the person:
 (i) is in severe financial hardship; and
 (ii) is an appropriate claimant.
 (2) For subregulation (1):
appropriate claimant is a person who receives a pension entitlement.