Inquiry into Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009
Reason for referral of the Bill and information relating to the
reference
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On 17 June
2009 the Senate, on the recommendation of the Selection of Bills
Committee, referred the provisions of the Social Security and Other
Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill
2009 to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and
report by 23 June 2009. The short timeframe imposed by the Senate is to
ensure that the Bill passes Parliament next week to enable the pension
changes to commence by the indicated dates. The Bill may be accessed via
the link:
Legislation and documentation relating to the Bill
The
Committee is examining only a small number of the issues in the Bill –
tapering, indexation, pension age, restrictions on who receives the
increase and impact for single parents.
Due to the
short inquiry timeframe, the Committee is holding a public hearing on the
Bill on Friday, 19 June 2009 in Parliament House, Canberra to consider
these issues. The Committee understands that it may not be possible
to provide a submission or any written comments before the hearing;
however if you could provide any written comments beforehand they would be
greatly appreciated and should be forwarded electronically as an attached
document – email:
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au – otherwise by fax (02 6277 5829).
Submissions become Committee documents and
are made public only after a decision by the Committee. Publication of
submissions includes loading them onto the internet and their being
available to other interested parties including the media. Information
relating to Senate Committee inquiries, can be accessed at
https://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/wit_sub/index.htm
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia