Sole Parent Support : Contents
Not reasonable for a client to provide details of a nominated person
There are some situations where it may not be reasonable for the client to name a nominated person. These include (but are not limited to):
- clients applying because their spouse or partner has died
(These clients are not to be asked to provide details of a nominated person) - Client has recently changed locations
- Client is experiencing family violence
- Partner in prison (These clients are not to be asked to provide details of a nominated person)
Where it is not reasonable for a client to provide details of a nominated person, you still need to be satisfied the client meets the qualifications for Sole Parent Support before granting the benefit.
For more information see:
Legislation
- Application for benefit: making of, help with, lapse, and deemed receipt section 297 Social Security Act 2018
- Application process for benefits, including applicant’s or beneficiary’s travelling expenses and allowances Part 6, subpart 1 Social Security Regulations 2018
- Sole parent support: requirements section 29 Social Security Act 2018
- What is sole parent requirement section 30 Social Security Act 2018
