Report

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2018

12 October 2018

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COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP	(PDF 26KB)
ABBREVIATIONS	(PDF 12KB)
LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS	(PDF 6KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 98KB)
Purpose of the bill Background Key provisions of the bill Financial implications Legislative scrutiny Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgement Note on references
Chapter 2 - Key issues	(PDF 115KB)
Introduction Application of the TCF to CDP participants Reduction of mutual obligation hours Increased role for local health providers Subsidised employment Other matters raised Committee view
Additional Comments by Labor Senators	(PDF 24KB)
Conclusion
Dissenting Report by the Australian Greens	(PDF 143KB)
Lack of consultation and details about the reforms Lack of discretion in the TCF Higher number of penalties anticipated and penalties harsher Lack of jobs in CDP regions Barriers Cultural and social factors Alternative
APPENDIX 1 - Submissions and additional information received by the Committee	(PDF 12KB)
APPENDIX 2 - Public hearings	(PDF 11KB)

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au