The cohabitation rule : indeterminacy and oppression in Australian social security law

Uncertainty of the cohabitation rule in Australian social security law has given rise to an oppressive administrative regime - current administration of the rule targets vulnerable members of society - utilised invasive surveillance resulting in intimidation of clients by Centrelink officers.

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Published in:Melbourne University law review 2008-01, Vol.32 (2), p.698-738
Main Authors: Tranter, Kieran, Sleep, Lyndal, Stannard, John E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS
Laws, regulations and rules
Social security
SOCIAL WELFARE
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Summary:Uncertainty of the cohabitation rule in Australian social security law has given rise to an oppressive administrative regime - current administration of the rule targets vulnerable members of society - utilised invasive surveillance resulting in intimidation of clients by Centrelink officers.
ISSN:0025-8938