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12/13/2010
Leon, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
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She is able to do that under the granny flat provisions under the Social Securities Act.
Before she does anything though she should speak to centrelink and advise them on what she is planning to gift and they will advise her on what she can give away without impacting on her pension.
Here is some information from Centrelink
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/publications/fis027.htm
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