Summary
Consequent on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009, the bill amends the: Social Security Act 1991 in relation to: redundant references; activity test relief; short term or episodic carers qualification for a health card; and principal beneficiaries of special disability trusts; Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 in relation to: redundant references; and backdating claims for carer payments made between 1 July and 1 October 2009; and Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 in relation to principal beneficiaries of special disability trusts.