1.1.P.125 Principal carer (CCB)

Definition

For the purposes of CCB, the principal carer of a child means the person who:

• is the sole or major provider of ongoing daily care for the child, and
• has substantial autonomy for the day-to-day decisions about the child's care, welfare and development.

Act reference: FAAct section 14 Meaning of satisfies the work/training/study test

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Last reviewed: 6 April 2009