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Form 1448: Status Resolution Support Services Repayment Agreement
This form is a repayment agreement for individuals who have received Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments and need to repay overpayments or other amounts owed to the Australian Government. It outlines the terms of repayment, including possible deductions from future payments, and requires the individual's acknowledgement and signature.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1448 - Status Resolution Support Services Repayment Agreement
This form is a repayment agreement for individuals who have received Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments and need to repay overpayments or other amounts owed to the Australian Government. It outlines the terms of repayment, including possible deductions from future payments, and requires the individual's acknowledgement and signature.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not signing the form or not providing accurate details, which can delay the repayment agreement.
- 2Not signing the form may lead to automatic deductions from future payments
- 3Providing incorrect personal details could delay processing
- 4Failing to repay may result in legal action to recover the debt
- 5If you don't agree to deductions, the government may take court action
Plain English
If you got SRSS payments but were paid too much, you might need to pay back the extra money. This form is your agreement to repay that amount. It explains how the government can take money from your future payments to cover the debt. You also agree to the terms by signing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when you have been notified of an overpayment or debt and need to agree to a repayment plan. There is no specific deadline mentioned, but you should respond promptly to avoid further action.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form if you received SRSS payments and need to agree to repay an overpayment or advance.
- Use this form to authorise the Department to deduct up to 5% from your future SRSS payments to repay the amount owed.
- Complete this form when you have been told you owe money under the SRSS Programme and you want to set up a repayment arrangement.
- This form is for individuals, not organisations or agents.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
If you received an overpayment from SRSS payments
You must repay the amount, and signing this agreement sets out the repayment terms
✓ Check the amount owed and the repayment schedule before signing
If you need an advance payment for rent or other costs
Advance payments must be repaid, and this agreement covers the repayment conditions
✓ Verify you are eligible for an advance and understand the repayment deductions
If you have concerns about how your personal information is used
Your privacy is protected by law, and this notice explains how your information is handled
✓ Read form 1442i before completing Form 1448 to know your rights
If you need help understanding the agreement due to language barriers
An interpreter can help you understand the terms before you sign
✓ Ask your SRSS Provider or the Department to arrange an interpreter
Form 1448 with interpreter assistance
If you have questions about the repayment amount or deductions
You can discuss repayment options or request changes to the repayment plan
✓ Contact Human Services on 131 202 or talk to your SRSS Provider
Form 1448 and contact the Department
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline stated on the form, but you should submit it as soon as possible after receiving notice of the debt to avoid deductions or legal action.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in your full name (family name and given names) in block letters.
- 2Enter your date of birth and ImmiCard number (if applicable).
- 3Read the acknowledgement section and sign and date the form.
- 4Indicate whether an interpreter was used (yes or no).
- 5Return the completed form to your case worker as instructed.
- 6Keep a copy for your own records.
How to file this form
- 1Read Form 1442i Privacy notice to understand how your information will be used.
- 2Fill in your personal details: full name, date of birth, and ImmiCard number if you have one.
- 3Read the acknowledgement section carefully – it explains that you agree to repay the amount and authorise deductions from future payments.
- 4Sign and date the form in the presence of a witness if required (the form does not mention a witness, but check with your case worker).
- 5Indicate whether an interpreter was used.
- 6Return the form to your case worker or the address provided by the Department.
Known limitations
- 1Deductions from future SRSS payments are limited to 5% of each payment.
- 2You must agree to the repayment terms – if you do not sign, the Department may take other recovery action.
- 3The form does not allow you to negotiate the repayment amount or rate – it only authorises the 5% deduction.
- 4This form is only for individuals, not for organisations or representatives.
- 5You must read Form 1442i before signing – failing to do so may mean you do not fully understand your privacy rights.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you have the latest version – design date is 03/18.
- Read and understand Form 1442i Privacy notice before completing this form.
- Make sure you understand the repayment terms, including the 5% deduction from future payments.
- Check that all your personal details (name, date of birth, ImmiCard number) are correct.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm 1448 is titled 'Status Resolution Support Services Repayment Agreement' and issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- SRCThe form states that SRSS payments are made by the Department of Human Services on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.
- SRCThe form requires repayment of any overpayment, advance payment, or other amount not intended to be paid.
- SRCThe form authorises the Department to deduct up to 5% from future SRSS payments to recover the debt.
- SRCThe form references Form 1442i Privacy notice, which must be read before completing the form.
- SRCThe form includes an acknowledgement section where the individual agrees to the terms and authorises deductions.
- SRCThe form asks for the individual's full name, date of birth, and ImmiCard number (if applicable).
- SRCThe form asks whether an interpreter was used and requires the individual's signature and date.
Common confusion points
The form says '5 per cent' – some people misunderstand this as a flat amount, but it is a percentage of each payment.
The acknowledgement section is legally binding – signing means you agree to repay the full amount, even if you think it was not your fault.
The form mentions 'overpayment' and 'advance payment' – these are different, but the repayment process is the same.
You must read Form 1442i – it is not optional, even though it is a separate form.
The form does not have a section for explaining why the overpayment happened – that is not required here.
If you use an interpreter, you still need to sign the form yourself – the interpreter does not sign for you.
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