Review of legislative instruments on income management

This page contains information on the process for the Senate Community Affairs References Committee (the committee) to review legislative instruments regarding income management. Section 243B of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (the Act) calls for such review of legislative instruments made under Part 3AA or Part 3B of the Act. In reviewing each relevant legislative instrument, the committee will consider the adequacy and appropriateness of the measures in the instrument, and the potential impact on people of the implementation of those measures.

Requirement for review by the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee

Section 243B of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (the Act) calls for the Senate Community Affairs References Committee to:

  • Begin a review of each legislative instrument made under Part 3AA or Part 3B of the Act within 3 months of the tabling of the legislative instrument; and
  • Report its findings to the Senate as soon as practicable after completing each review.

Part 3B of the Act concerns the 'Income Management Regime'. Part 3AA of the Act concerns the 'Enhanced Income Management Regime'.
Section 243B commenced in effect on 4 September 2023.

Review of income management measures by other Parliamentary committees

Income management measures may also be reviewed by other Parliamentary committees, including:

For information on review of these legislative instruments by other Senate committees, please visit the webpages of those committees via the above links.

Review 1

This review has been completed, with the report having been tabled in the Senate on 8 February 2024.

Index of Legislative instruments

Name and FRL no. Date tabled in the Senate Date of Committee decision to review Status of review
Social Security (Administration) (Declared Child Protection State – New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria) Determination 2023 [F2023L01274] 16 October 2023 15 November 2023 Completed
Social Security (Administration) (Recognised State or Territory – Northern Territory) Determination 2023 [F2023L01273] 16 October 2023 15 November 2023 Completed
Social Security (Administration) (Specified Income Management Territory – Northern Territory) Instrument 2023 [F2023L01269] 16 October 2023 15 November 2023 Completed
Social Security (Administration) (Enhanced Income Management—State Referrals) Determination 2023 [F2023L01173] 5 September 2023 18 October 2023 Completed
Social Security (Administration) (Enhanced Income Management Regime—Commonwealth Referrals and Exemptions) Determination 2023 [F2023L01172] 5 September 2023 18 October 2023 Completed
Social Security (Administration) (Enhanced Income Management Regime—Volunteers) Determination 2023 [F2023L01171] 5 September 2023 18 October 2023 Completed

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