Bill
Social Security Commission Bill 2018
lapsed, as at 2019-04-11. (s) MCGOWAN, Cathy, MP portfolio.
- Sponsor
- Cathy McGowan
- Portfolio
- (s) MCGOWAN, Cathy, MP
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2018-08-20
- second reading — 2018-08-20
- other — 2019-04-11
Divisions
No divisions recorded. Most questions are decided on the voices; this does not establish that a bill was unopposed.
Plain-language summary
Written by a model from the explanatory memorandum; not the record, as at 2018-08-20.
The bill would create an independent Social Security Commission to advise Parliament on minimum social security payment levels.
The Commission would review payments under the Social Security Act 1991 and recommend increases or changes to indexation if current levels do not meet an acceptable standard of living.
The Commission must ensure recipients do not fall below the poverty line, using international definitions, and the Minister must table reviews and respond to recommendations.
- Establishes the Social Security Commission.
- Requires the Commission to conduct reviews of social security payment adequacy.
- Requires the Minister to table Commission reviews and provide a detailed response.
Recipients of social security payments under the Social Security Act 1991.
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