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.