27AA
In forceTime limit for claims for Disaster Recovery Allowance
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Part 3Provision of benefits
Division 1Claim for social security payment or concession card
Subdivision FAATime limit for claims for Disaster Recovery Allowance
27AA Time limit for claims for Disaster Recovery Allowance
(1)
A claim for a Disaster Recovery Allowance relating to a Part 2.23B major disaster must be lodged within 6 months after the determination of the disaster under section 36A of the 1991 Act.
(2)
However, the claim may be lodged more than 6 months after the determination if the Secretary is satisfied that:
(a)
there are special circumstances applying to the person’s claim that justify a late lodgement; and
(b)
the claim is lodged within a reasonable period having regard to those circumstances.
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