Summary
Consequent on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009, the bill amends the:
Social Security Act 1991
in relation to: redundant references; activity test relief; short term or episodic carers qualification for a health card; and principal beneficiaries of special disability trusts;
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
in relation to: redundant references; and backdating claims for carer payments made between 1 July and 1 October 2009; and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
in relation to principal beneficiaries of special disability trusts.