1.1.E.50 Exceptional circumstances (CCB)

Usage

This provision applies to families who do not satisfy the work/training/study test.

Definition

For the purposes of CCB, exceptional circumstances are short-term family crises that result in the parent, and their partner, if they have one, being unable to care for their child for a period longer than 24 hours per week.

Examples: Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• hospitalisation,
• short term:
  • physical incapacity, or
  • episodes of psychological or psychiatric illness, or
  • carer responsibilities for other family members,
• serious illness of a sibling,
• intensive medical treatment,
• voluntary work in an emergency or disaster, such as bush fires, storms or floods,
• out of town travel associated with:
  • attendance at a funeral or bereavement, or
  • resolution of a family member's estate,
• jury duty or appearance as a witness.

Act reference: FAAct section 54 Circumstances when a limit of 50 hours applies, see subsections (8) and (9)

Policy reference: FA Guide 2.6.3.10 Eligibility Requirements for Up to 50 Hours CCB

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Last reviewed: 6 April 2009