Second Reading Speeches

Employment and Workplace Relations Amendment Bill 2009

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  • Employment and Workplace Relations Amendment Bill 2008
Type
Government
Portfolio
Employment and Workplace Relations
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
to increase lump sum compensation to $400,000 and to $110 a week (to be increased annually) for benefits paid to each prescribed child in the event of a work-related death;
Social Security Act 1991
to: extend the Sickness Allowance and Parenting Payment (single) which prevents a person from receiving payment while there is an Assurance of Support in force; and clarify rent assistance entitlements for Austudy and ABSTUDY receipts. Also makes technical amendments to the
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
,
Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999
and
Social Security Legislation Amendment (2007 Budget Measures for Students) Act 2007
.

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