Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01172:reg:4:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01172
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 5637–6827

experiencing financial hardship if:
 (a) the person is unable, due to a lack of financial resources, to obtain goods or services, or to access or engage in activities, to meet the person's relevant priority needs; and
 (b) that lack of financial resources is not solely attributable to the amount of income earned, derived or received by the person.

Failure to undertake reasonable self‑care
 (5) A person is experiencing failure to undertake reasonable self‑care if:
 (a) the person is engaged in conduct that threatens the physical or mental wellbeing of the person; and
 (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person has not taken sufficient steps to address the conduct.

Homelessness or risk of homelessness
 (6) A person is experiencing homelessness or risk of homelessness if the person:
 (a) does not have access to safe, secure and adequate housing; or
 (b) does not have a right to remain, or a reasonable expectation of being able to remain, in the housing to which the person has access; or
 (c) is using, or is at risk of needing to access, emergency accommodation or a refuge.

Part 2—Vulnerable welfare payment recipients

Division 1—Specified States, Territories and areas