Summary
Amends the:
Student Assistance Act 1973
to introduce a new regime to enable the secretary to request, but not compel, a person to provide their tax file number;
Social Security Act 1991
and
Student Assistance Act 1973
to clarify that the collection, use and disclosure of personal information or protected information relates not only to the administration of the ABSTUDY scheme, but also to the Assistance for Isolated Children scheme; and
Social Security Act 1991
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
,
Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999
and
Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
to make technical amendments to confirm that the definition of 'social security law' includes legislative instruments.