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This topic provides examples of the calculation of the SWPP.
Jason works from 5 January to 14 March 1999 on a fishing trawler, earning $11,360.00. He claims NSA on 16 March 1999. Jason will serve a SWPP of 5 weeks commencing on the 16 March 1999. The SWPP is calculated as follows, using the relevant AWOTE of $736.70:
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AWOTE weeks: $11,360 divided by $736.70 = 15.43 weeks. |
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Seasonal work weeks: 5/01/1999 to 14/03/1999 = 69 days divided by 7 = 9.86 weeks. |
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Intervening weeks: 15/03/1999 to 16/03/1999 = 1 day divided by 7 = 0.14 weeks. |
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Self supported weeks: 9.86 + 0.14 = 10 weeks. |
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SWPP: 15.43 AWOTE weeks minus 10 self-supported weeks = 5.43 weeks. |
Act reference: SSAct section 16A(5) Seasonal work preclusion periods
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.A.375 AWOTE, relevant AWOTE, AWOTE weeks, 1.1.W.15 Weeks: Seasonal work, intervening & self-supported
Peter is an abalone diver. He gets work, which runs from 11 February 1999 to 14 April 1999. At the completion of the work, Peter is paid $18,350. His wife, Lisa, was not working during this time. Both Peter and Lisa claim NSA on 22 April 1999. The relevant AWOTE for claims lodged in 1999 is $736.70.
The SWPP for Peter is worked out as follows:
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Lisa's earnings from work during the recipient's relevant periods of seasonal work were zero. |
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Couple's combined earnings: $18,350.00 plus $0.00 = $18,350.00. |
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AWOTE weeks for the couple: $18,350 divided by (2 x $736.70) = 12.45 AWOTE weeks. |
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Recipient's seasonal work weeks: 11/2/1999 to 14/4/1999 = 63 days divided by 7 = 9 weeks. |
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Recipient's intervening weeks: 14/4/1999 to 22/4/1999 = 7 days divided by 7 = 1 week |
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Self supported weeks: 9 (seasonal work weeks) plus 1 (intervening week) = 10 weeks. |
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SWPP: 12.45 AWOTE weeks minus 10 self supported weeks = 2.45 weeks. |
As Lisa was not a seasonal worker, but Peter is, her SWPP is calculated using another method statement.
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Last reviewed: 21 March 2011
