Operational Blueprint Document (lex 85224): 106-05020050: Assessment Of Hardship For Liquid Assets Waiting Period (lawp) (effective From 2 July 2024). 1 Document Released In Part. LEX 85224 Sections…

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This operational blueprint document outlines Services Australia's hardship assessment procedures for the Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP), effective July 2, 2024. The LAWP applies to new claims for Austudy, JobSeeker Payment, and Youth Allowance when applicants hold liquid assets exceeding designated thresholds ($10,000 for partnered customers or those with dependent children; $5,000 for single customers without dependents). The waiting period ranges from 1-13 weeks and applies only once per 12-month period. The document specifies rounding rules that prevent application unless assets reach $11,000 (couples/single parents) or $5,500 (single customers). Critically, the LAWP may be waived fully or partially when customers demonstrate severe financial hardship, defined as liquid assets below the maximum fortnightly payment rate (single) or twice that rate (couples). The document