Second Reading Speeches

Social Security and Veterans' Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008

Type
Government
Portfolio
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
,
Student Assistance Act 1973
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to make receipt of income support payments conditional on parents ensuring their children of compulsory school age are enrolled in school and attending regularly.

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