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
.