198QDate of effect of adverse decision under section 198N

198Q Date of effect of adverse decision under section 198N

If the Secretary decides under subsection 198N(2), (3) or (4) that subparagraph 197B(4)(d)(i), 197C(4)(d)(i), 197D(4)(d)(i), 197E(5)(d)(i) or 198(5)(d)(i) disqualifies a person from carer payment, the decision takes effect: (a) on the day on which the request under section 198N in respect of the care receiver or care receivers was lodged with the Department; or (b) if the request was lodged after the Secretary rejected a claim for carer payment by a person caring for the care receiver or care receivers—on the day on which the decision to reject the claim took effect.