(1)  Where –

(a) the Board has, in writing and in accordance with the law of the Commonwealth, advised the person entitled to a benefit that has become payable under these regulations of his or her entitlement; and

(b) a period of 6 months has elapsed without response from that person –

the benefit entitlement is taken to be unclaimed money.

(2)  The Board must complete and forward a statement of unclaimed money, together with payment, in accordance with the Unclaimed Moneys Act 1918 , as follows:

(a) in respect of a 6 month period ending on 30 June, on or before the following 31 October;

(b) in respect of a 6 month period ending on 31 December, on or before the following 30 April;

(c) for such other period as is allowed by the Unclaimed Moneys Act 1918 .