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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023

Act No. 52 of 2023 · Assented 10 August 2023

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In brief

Raises the age of a single parent's youngest child from 8 to 14 for parenting payment, increases JobSeeker and other working age payments, extends the higher JobSeeker rate to people aged 55 rather than 60, and lifts maximum rent assistance.

Who's affected

  • Single parents on parenting payment
  • JobSeeker and youth allowance recipients
  • People receiving rent assistance

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