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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (More Support in the Safety Net) Act 2024

Act No. 66 of 2024 · Assented 9 July 2024

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In brief

Amends social security, family assistance and veterans' entitlements law covering rent assistance rates, jobseeker payment rates for some people with partial work capacity, and carer payment rules.

Who's affected

  • Commonwealth rent assistance recipients
  • JobSeeker recipients with partial work capacity
  • Carer payment recipients
  • Service pension and veteran payment recipients

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