Section 569D — Social Security Act 1991: Concessional study-load students

(1) For the purposes of this Subdivision, there are 2 classes of concessional study-load students, namely: (a) 25% concessional study-load students; and (b) 66% concessional study-load students. (2) For the purposes of this Subdivision, a person is a 25% concessional study-load student in respect of a course if this subsection applies to the person and: (a) in the case of a person who is enrolled in the course for a particular study period (such as, for example, a semester)—the person is undertaking at least one quarter, but less than three quarters, of the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course for that period; or (b) in the case of a person who intends to enrol in the course for a particular study period—the person intends to undertake at least one quarter, but less than three quarters, of the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course for that period. (3) For the purposes of this Subdivision, a person is a 66% concessional study-load student in respect of a course if this subsection applies to the person and: (a) in the case of a person who is enrolled in the course for a particular study period (such as, for example, a semester)—the person is undertaking at least two thirds, but less than three quarters, of the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course for that period; or (b) in the case of a person who intends to enrol in the course for a particular study period—the person intends to undertake at least two thirds, but less than three quarters, of the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course for that period. Note: For normal amount of full-time study see section 569E. (4) Subsection (2) applies to a person if: (a) an officer in the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service or an appropriate medical practitioner who has a detailed knowledge of the person’s physical condition has stated in writing that: (i) the person has a substantial physical disability; and (ii) the person cannot successfully undertake the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course because of the disability; or (b) a medical practitioner specialising in psychiatry has stated in writing that: (i) the person has a substantial psychiatric disability; and (ii) the person cannot successfully undertake the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course because of the disability; or (c) a psychologist who is registered with the Board established under the law of a State or Territory that registers psychologists has stated in writing that the person: (i) is intellectually disabled; and (ii) cannot successfully undertake the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course because of the disability. (5) Subsection (3) applies to a person if: (a) the person cannot undertake the course as a full-time student because of: (i) the relevant educational institution’s usual requirements for the course; or (ii) a specific direction in writing to the person from the academic registrar or an equivalent officer; or (b) the academic registrar (or an equivalent officer) of the relevant educational institution recommends in writing that the person undertake less than the normal amount of full-time study in respect of the course for specified academic or vocational reasons for a period not exceeding half an academic year.