Report

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Green Army Programme) Bill 2014

14 May 2014

© Commonwealth of Australia 2014
ISBN 978-1-74229-992-1

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE (PDF 10KB)
RECOMMENDATIONS (PDF 24KB)
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction (PDF 101KB)

Background
Purpose and key provisions of the Bill
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements

CHAPTER 2 - Key issues (PDF 199KB)

Suspension of income support payments
Rate of the allowance
Table 2.1 – Allowance rates per hour
Exclusion of Green Army participants from Commonwealth legal protections
Efficacy of the programme's training component
Conclusion

AUSTRALIAN GREENS DISSENTING REPORT (PDF 111KB)

Introduction
The lack of accredited training pathways
The denial of workers conditions and insurance
The failure to address work readiness
The failure to invest appropriately in environmental protection

APPENDIX 1 - Submissions received (PDF 6KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Education and Employment Committees
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3521
Fax: +61 2 6277 5706
eec.sen@aph.gov.au