Second Reading Speeches

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007

Type
Government
Portfolio
Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

A New Tax System (Family Assistance)(Administration) Act 1999
,
Social Security Act 1991
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to establish a national income management regime for certain welfare payment recipients;
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
and
A New Tax System (Family Assistance)(Administration) Act 1999
to amend baby bonus payment arrangements for claimants subject to the income management regime; and
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
,
Social Security Act 1991
and
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
to replace the Community Development Employment Projects program in the Northern Territory with other employment services.

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