Social Security and Veterans' Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 [Provisions]

13 November 2008

© Commonwealth of Australia 2008
ISBN 978-1-74229-006-5

Inquiry
Bill
   Provisions
   Pilot
   Legislation to be amended
      A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
      Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
      Student Assistance Act 1973
      Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
   Financial impact
Background
   Northern Territory Emergency Response
   Cannington
   Halls Creek
   Overseas programs
Issues
   General comments
   Suspension and cancellation of welfare payments
      Affected payment categories
      Other suspension and cancellation concerns
      Implementation in complex situations
   Targeting particular groups
   Ambiguity of terminology and lack of detail
   Evaluation
   Underlying causes of truancy
      Indigenous issues
      Addressing underlying causes
   Support services
      Provision of services
      Cost of services
      Provision of information
   Confidentiality of information and information exchange
   Federal versus state and territory legislation
   Lack of consultation
Conclusion