The Minister’s and Secretary’s Rules made under the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Act 2017 have now been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
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Child Care Subsidy Minister’s Rules 2017
Summary
The Minister’s rules prescribe matters that are required or permitted (or which are otherwise necessary or convenient) as empowered by the primary Acts. In particular, the Minister’s rules deal with the following:
- permitted absences;
- key additional child care subsidy (ACCS) eligibility requirements;
- recognised activities and circumstances in which an individual may receive a deemed activity test result for hours of subsidised care; and
- when a provider or a person related to a provider or service is a fit and proper person for approval purposes.
The Minister’s rules also set out additional conditions for continued approval, modifications of the primary Acts, and transitional rules.
You can access the Rules via the link below:
- Minister’s Rules 2017: F2017L01464
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Child Care Subsidy Secretary’s Rules 2017
Summary
The Secretary’s rules deal with a range of administrative and machinery matters to enable the operation of the new child care subsidy (CCS) payment and approval regime, including:
- making a claim for CCS;
- applications for provider and service approval;
- complying written arrangements; and requirements for providers to issue statements of entitlement to individuals, and to make and keep written records.
You can access the Rules via the link below:
- CCS Secretary’s Rules 2017: F2017L01463