Second Reading Speeches

Social Security and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Allowances) Bill 2008

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

Amends the:

Social Security Act 1991
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to: extend the qualification for, and increase the rate of, the utilities allowance; and increase the annual rate of seniors’ concession allowance; and
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
,
Social Security Act 1991
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to increase the rate of telephone allowance for certain income support recipients who have an internet connection at home.

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