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Social Security (Personal Care Support) (United Kingdom Government Personal Independence Payment) Determination 2013

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What this does

This determination (a formal legal decision made by the Minister) approves the United Kingdom’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as a recognized disability support scheme under Australian law.

Who it affects

People who:

Receive the UK’s Personal Independence Payment (a benefit for people with disability or long-term health conditions), and
Interact with Australia’s social security system (for example, Australians returning from the UK, or British citizens in Australia).

Why it matters

Under the Social Security Act 1991, the Minister can approve overseas disability schemes so they interact correctly with Australian benefits. By approving the UK PIP, this determination ensures that people receiving this UK payment are treated properly when claiming Australian support—such as avoiding duplicate payments for the same care needs, or qualifying for specific Australian allowances that require assessment of personal care support.

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Social Security (Personal Care Support) (United Kingdom Government Personal Independence Payment) Determination 2013

Social Security Act 1991

I, KEVIN ANDREWS, Minister for Social Services, make this determination under section 35A of the Social Security Act 1991.

Dated: 17 December 2013

Kevin Andrews

Minister for Social Services

1 Name of determination

This determination is the Social Security (Personal Care Support) (United Kingdom Government Personal Independence Payment) Determination 2013.

2 Commencement

This determination commences on the day after registration.

3 Personal care support scheme

The scheme for the provision of personal care support known as the Personal Independence Payment scheme (established by the United Kingdom Government) is an approved scheme for the purposes of the Social Security Act 1991.

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Social Security (Personal Care Support) (United Kingdom Government Personal Independence Payment) Determination 2013

Social Security Act 1991

I, KEVIN ANDREWS, Minister for Social Services, make this determination under section 35A of the Social Security Act 1991.

Dated: 17 December 2013

Kevin Andrews

Minister for Social Services

1 Name of determination

This determination is the Social Security (Personal Care Support) (United Kingdom Government Personal Independence Payment) Determination 2013.

2 Commencement

This determination commences on the day after registration.

3 Personal care support scheme