Section 729A — Social Security Act 1991: Time limit on qualification for certain recipients of special benefit

(1) This section applies to a person who is receiving special benefit if: (a) the person’s maximum benefit period is 13 weeks or less; and (b) the Secretary determines that this section should apply to the person. (2) The maximum benefit period for a person is the period specified in the determination granting the person’s claim for special benefit as the maximum period for which the special benefit is payable to the person. (3) If: (a) the section applies to a person; and (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person’s qualification for special benefit will continue after the end of the person’s maximum benefit period; and (c) the Secretary determines that this subsection should apply to the person; the Secretary may determine that special benefit should be granted to the person for a period of not more than 13 weeks. (4) Subject to section 729B, if: (a) the Secretary has determined that special benefit should be granted to the person for a period of not more than 13 weeks under subsection (3) or this subsection; and (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person’s qualification for special benefit will continue after the end of that period; and (c) the Secretary determines that this subsection should apply to the person; the Secretary may determine that special benefit should be granted to the person for a further period of not more than 13 weeks.