Western Australian Consolidated Acts

FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT ACT 2000 - SECT 9A

9A .         Criterion 1A — applicant to be at least 18 years of age

        (1)         An applicant for a first home owner grant must be at least 18 years of age.

        (2)         The Commissioner may exempt an applicant from the requirement to be at least 18 years of age if the Commissioner is satisfied that —

            (a)         the applicant intends to comply with the residence requirements to the extent that the applicant is required to do so; and

            (b)         the application does not form part of a scheme to circumvent limitations on, or requirements affecting, eligibility for or entitlement to a first home owner grant.

        (3)         When deciding whether to exempt an applicant from the requirement, the Commissioner must take into account —

            (a)         the circumstances in which the eligible transaction was entered into, including any financial or familial arrangements; and

            (b)         the circumstances in which the application is made, including the role and involvement of a guardian, trustee or other person acting with or on behalf of the applicant, including the eligibility of the guardian, trustee or other person for a first home owner grant.

        [Section 9A inserted by No. 52 of 2004 s. 6.]