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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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