- Date
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14 Feb 2008
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Summary
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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.