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Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation

Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation Update on International Social Security Agreements currently under negotiation.  We are currently negotiating 3 new social security agreements on behalf of the Australian Government:  Bosnia and Herzegovina : the negotiation of a new social …

Our ministers

Our ministers The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Minister for Social Services Media centre (Opens in a new tab/window)   Contact details and biography (Opens in a new tab/window)   The Hon Bill Shorten MP Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme   Minister for Government Services   Media centre (Opens in a new …

JobSeeker, Student Payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance

… which includes:. $4.9 billion to increase the rate of eligible working age and student payments by $40 per fortnight and move single JobSeeker … Parenting Payment (Partnered), Austudy, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension (Youth), and Special Benefit, will increase by $40 per fortnight. … Parenting Payment (Partnered), Austudy, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension (Youth), and Special Benefit, will increase by $40 per fortnight. …

The Parents and Carers Reference Group

The Parents and Carers Reference Group The Australian Government is forming a Parents and Carers Reference Group to help implement the Early Years Strategy. The Reference Group will also help shape the future of policies and services for children (aged 0 to 12) and their families. The Reference Group will consist of …

Our Freedom of Information disclosure log

Our Freedom of Information disclosure log About the disclosure log The Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure log below sets out the documents released in response to prior FOI requests made to our department.   You can request any of the documents described below by sending an email to FOI@dss.gov.au . Make sure you …

Budget 2020-21: COVID-19 Response Package – further economic support payments

… payments or concession cards on 27 November 2020 and/or 26 February 2021: Age Pension Disability Support Pension Carer Payment Carer Allowance* Family Tax Benefit* Parts A and B …

Disability Representative Organisations

… This is regardless of type of disability, gender, cultural background, age or membership.   Organisations funded under the DRO program communicate … This is regardless of type of disability, gender, cultural background, age or membership.   Organisations funded under the DRO program communicate …

Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) report: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Introduction The Australian Government welcomes the report from the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The Government is …

Forced Adoption: Practical Skills and Awareness

Forced Adoption: Practical Skills and Awareness The Australian Government has released a new online training package to support the aged care workforce and broader allied health professionals, who may provide services to people impacted by past forced adoption policies and practices. This follows the Minister for …

National Disability Advocacy Framework

… sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, impairment, class, religion, age, social origin  and other identity markers. The Framework is underpinned … sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, impairment, class, religion, age,  social origin and other identity markers. Disability advocacy supports …