Summary
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.