FAAct s6. Immunisation requirements

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6. Immunisation requirements

6.(1) This section states when the child of an individual (the adult) meets the immunisation requirements for the purposes of determining whether the adult is eligible for:

(a): maternity immunisation allowance under Division 3 of Part 3; or

(b): child care benefit under Division 4 of Part 3.

6.(2) Child immunised

6.(2) The child meets the immunisation requirements if the child has been immunised.

6.(3) Conscientious objection

6.(3) The child meets the immunisation requirements if a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that he or she has discussed with the adult the benefits and risks of immunising the child and the adult has declared in writing that he or she has a conscientious objection to the child being immunised.

6.(4) The child meets the immunisation requirements if:

(a): the child is an FTB child of another individual (whether or not the child is also an FTB child of the adult); and

(b): a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that he or she has discussed with the other individual the benefits and risks of immunising the child and the other individual has declared in writing that he or she has a conscientious objection to the child being immunised.

6.(5) Medical contraindication

6.(5) The child meets the immunisation requirements if a recognised immunisation provider has certified in writing that the immunisation of the child would be medically contraindicated under the specifications set out in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

6.(6) Natural immunity

6.(6) The child meets the immunisation requirements if a medical practitioner has certified in writing that the child does not require immunisation because the child has contracted a disease or diseases and as a result has developed a natural immunity.

6.(7) Child is in an exempt class of children

6.(7) The child meets the immunisation requirements if the child is in a class exempted from the requirement to be immunised by a determination under subsection 7(1).

6.(8) Other circumstances

6.(8) The child meets the immunisation requirements if a determination in force under subsection 7(2) provides that the child meets the immunisation requirements.

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