Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C00170:clause:3_133
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2016C00170
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 133
Character Range: 91059–91753

133  Subsections 44‑31(1) and (2)
Repeal the subsections, substitute:
 (1) The Secretary may, in accordance with the Subsidy Principles, determine that the care recipient is eligible for a hardship supplement if the Secretary is satisfied that paying a daily amount of resident fees of more than the amount specified in the determination would cause the care recipient financial hardship.
Note: Refusals to make determinations are reviewable under Part 6.1.
 (2) In deciding whether to make a determination under this section, and in determining the specified amount, the Secretary must have regard to the matters (if any) specified in the Subsidy Principles. The specified amount may be nil.