TFC65200 | Disqualification orders: effect and maximum length of a disqualification order

Effect of a disqualification order

Childcare Payments Act 2014, section 49(7)

A person who is subject to a disqualification order is prevented from opening a childcare account, making qualifying payments into an existing childcare account, or making a valid declaration of eligibility for as long as the order is in force.

Childcare Payments Act 2014, section 49(8)

A disqualification order will remain in force for the period stated in the order.

Maximum length of a disqualification order

Childcare Payments Act 2014, section 49(9)

The maximum length of an order may not exceed 3 years.