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Full or partial exemptions

A partner may be granted a temporary exemption from meeting some or all of their work obligations, or work preparation obligations.

MSD must check if the exemption reason is full, partial, or both before granting the exemption.

The partner can be granted a partial exemption from their work obligations if they can still:

  • plan for employment and
  • undertake some work related activities

If the partner is unable to do either of the above they should be granted a full exemption.

A partner who has a full exemption from their work obligations may still be required to attend an interview with MSD to discuss their circumstances and when it might be appropriate for them to start planning towards a return to work.

Partners with work preparation obligations

Generally, partners with work preparation obligations can only be considered for a full exemption.

Work preparation obligations mean they are required to plan for employment and undertake work preparation activities - the equivalent of a partial exemption.

Duration

Each exemption has a maximum duration. The period an exemption is granted for depends on the partner's circumstances.

At the time of granting the exemption MSD should:

  • advise the partner of the temporary nature of the exemption and
  • schedule a date to review the exemption, if appropriate

At the review MSD should consider the partner's circumstances and whether it is appropriate to extend the exemption. MSD can ask the partner to provide evidence that their exemption should be extended.

Note the period of time an exemption for partners or sole parents with a health condition, injury or disability will be based on the next reassessment date recorded by their registered medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or psychologist on their medical certificate or other medical assessments.

Note a psychologist cannot complete a medical certificate for the person who is being cared for when assessing a client's eligibility to Supported Living Payment (caring for a person).

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