Abbreviations

Abbreviations

Administration Act

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

Assessment Act

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

EM

Explanatory Memorandum

ITPC

ineligible third-party carer

Social Security Act

Social Security Act 1991

the bill

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 20206

the committee

The Community Affairs Legislation Committee

the department

Department of Social Services

the minister

The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, the Minister for Social Services

the Ombudsman

The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Ombudsman’s Report

Following the law is not optional: an investigation into the actions of Services Australia and the Department of Social Services to address an ongoing issue of non-compliance with the law report

the Registrar

Child Support Registrar