{"id":"F2016L00772","name":"Social Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2016","slug":"social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":129396,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L00772-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Social Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2016","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nSocial Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2016\n\nSocial Security Act 1991\n\nI, CHRISTIAN PORTER, Minister for Social Services, acting under subsection 23(7) of the Social Security Act 1991 make this Determination.\n\nDate: 5 May 2016\n\nCHRISTIAN PORTER\n\nMinister for Social Services\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Social Security (New Apprentice) Determination 2016.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis Determination commences on the day that Schedule 4 to the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act 2016 commences.\n\n3 Definitions\n\nIn this Determination:\n\nAct means the Social Security Act 1991.\n\n4 Definition of new apprentice\n\nFor the purposes of the definition of new apprentice in subsection 23(1) of the Act, a person must satisfy the following requirements:\n\n(a) the person is employed under a training contract as a full-time apprentice; and\n\n(b) the training contract has been submitted to a state or territory training authority for approval as a full-time apprenticeship under the scheme known as Australian Apprenticeships.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination remains tightly focused on its original purpose: defining 'new apprentice' for the Social Security Act. It has not expanded beyond this narrow definitional role."},"complexity_factors":["Only 4 short sections total","Single defined term ('Act') in the interpretation section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the empowering provision (subsection 23(7))","Simple conjunctive test (two requirements, both must be met) with no exceptions or nested conditions","No temporal limitations, review mechanisms, or administrative procedures"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination defines who qualifies as a \"new apprentice\" for social security purposes. It sets two simple rules: the person must be employed full-time under a training contract, and that contract must have been submitted to a state or territory training authority for approval under the Australian Apprenticeships scheme. This matters because being classified as a \"new apprentice\" affects eligibility for certain social security payments and benefits under the Social Security Act 1991."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No earlier version or baseline intent is provided in the source text. The Determination establishes that a “new apprentice” must be a full‑time apprentice under a training contract submitted for state/territory approval under the Australian Apprenticeships scheme. Without prior material, no change in scope from an original intent can be determined from the supplied text."},"complexity_factors":["Very short, single-purpose instrument that only defines one term (low conceptual complexity).","Relies on an external statutory reference (subsection 23(1) of the Social Security Act 1991), so effect depends on cross-reference rather than standalone rules.","Requires coordination with state/territory training authorities for approval (cross-jurisdictional administrative dependency).","Commencement is contingent on another instrument (Schedule 4 to an amendment Act), creating a timing dependency.","Creates a straightforward compliance requirement (submission of training contract) affecting apprentices and employers."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination sets a legal definition of “new apprentice” for the Social Security Act: a person must be a full‑time apprentice employed under a training contract that has been submitted to a state or territory training authority for approval under the Australian Apprenticeships scheme. It is issued by the Minister for Social Services and commences when a linked amendment (Schedule 4) commences. Effectively, eligibility tied to the term “new apprentice” depends on employment status plus administrative submission for state/territory approval, shifting verification onto apprentices, employers and training authorities."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016","history":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016/history","analysis":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/social-security-new-apprentice-determination-2016/documents"}}