Section 52ZEAA — Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986: Need for a request for a home equity access scheme advance payment

(1) A person who wants to receive a home equity access scheme advance payment must make a request for the payment in accordance with this section. (2) A request under subsection (1) must specify the amount of home equity access scheme advance payment requested. Note: There are limits to the amount that can be paid: see subsection 52ZBA(2). (3) The request must be signed: (a) if the person is not a member of a couple—by the person; or (b) if the person is a member of a couple—by both members of the couple; and (4) The request must be: (a) in writing; and (b) in a form approved by the Commission; and (c) be lodged at an office of the Department in Australia in accordance with section 5T.