Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

We are, of course, happy to answer questions that are related to a previous amendment. I suppose the truth of the matter is that this legislation doesn't specifically deal with the issues that you've just raised. But I will say this: some people are able to apply for an exemption from income management through Services Australia. If granted, an exemption means a person is exempt from income management for 12 months unless their circumstances change.

Circumstances where exemptions can be granted, if you don't have dependent children, include: if you are either a full-time student or apprentice, had less than 25 per cent of your basic rate of payment for at least four of the last six fortnights, or get the special benefit and are 16 or older.