Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

FARM HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT ACT 1992 - SECT 21

             (1)  If the Secretary determines that a person's claim for farm household support is to be granted, the Secretary must, at the same time, determine the maximum fortnightly rate at which farm household support may be paid to the person.

             (2)  A determination ( maximum rate determination ) by the Secretary of the maximum fortnightly rate at which farm household support may be paid to the person:

                     (a)  must be in writing; and

                     (b)  must specify the day on which it takes effect; and

                     (c)  unless sooner revoked, has effect for a period of 6 months.

             (3)  Unless the person has ceased to receive farm household support, the Secretary must, before a maximum rate determination in respect of the person ceases to have effect, make a new maximum rate determination in respect of the person that is specified to take effect on the first day after the current determination ceases to have effect.

             (4)  The Secretary may, at any time, on receiving a written request from the person:

                     (a)  revoke the maximum rate determination that has effect in respect of a person; and

                     (b)  make a new maximum rate determination in respect of the person specifying a higher maximum fortnightly rate;

if the Secretary is satisfied, having regard to the person's changed circumstances, that a higher maximum fortnightly rate in respect of the person may be determined.