- Date
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09 May 2007
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Summary
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Amends the
Social Security Act 1991
, Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
, Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
, Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
and Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
to: provide one-off payments to certain older Australians, veterans and carers; provide one-off compensation payments in respect of certain World War Two internments; increase the amount of funeral benefits payable in respect of veterans and the rate of certain veterans’ pensions; and extend backdating periods in relation to war widow and widower pensions.