Second Reading Speeches

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Green Army Programme) Bill 2014

Type
Government
Portfolio
Environment
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Social Security Act 1991
to: specify that persons receiving a green army allowance under the Green Army Programme (GAP) cannot also receive a social security benefit or pension; provide that certain participants in the GAP are not considered workers or employees for the purposes of various laws; and specify the income testing arrangements to apply to a social security pensioner if their partner is receiving a green army allowance; and
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
to make consequential amendments.

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