Second Reading Speeches

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Caring for People on Newstart) Bill 2013

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
SIEWERT, Sen Rachel
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
43

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Summary

Amends the:

Social Security Act 1991
to: increase the single rates of Newstart and Youth Allowance by $50 a week; and standardise the indexation arrangements for certain pensions and allowances; and
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
to provide that these payments are made from monies appropriated by the Parliament.

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