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The following table shows the circumstances when a person (1.1.P.80) should be treated as exempt from the immunisation requirements (1.1.I.10) for the purposes of FTB, CCB and MIA (under transitional provisions). Any evidence that an individual must supply is listed in the second column of the table.
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Evidence required |
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Conscientious objection because of one of the following beliefs: - personal, - philosophical, - religious, or - medical. |
A Medicare Australia form, IMMU-12, signed by a recognised immunisation provider. |
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- Medical contraindication - Natural immunity - Vaccine not available |
- A Medicare Australia form, IMMU-11, signed by a recognised immunisation provider,or - a signed letter, explaining the exception, from:
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Christian Scientists |
- A letter from the parent:
- a church official declares in writing that the child's parent or carer is a practising member of the church. This should be in a format that DHS is able to determine the person is an official of the church. Example: Church letterhead. |
Act reference: FAAct section 4 Minister's power to make determinations for the purposes of the definition of immunised, section 5 Meaning of conscientious objection, section 6 Immunisation requirements, section 7 Minister may make determinations in relation to the immunisation requirements
Policy reference: FA Guide 1.1.I.10 Immunisation requirements (FTB, CCB, MIA), 1.2.1 Family Tax Benefit (FTB) - Description, 2.5 MIA Eligibility, 2.6.1 CCB Eligibility Criteria for Individuals
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Last reviewed: 2 July 2012
