What's happening in Canberra? Committee to examine the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Job Seeker Compliance) Bill 2011

Date published : 25  March  2011 

The House of Representatives Education and Employment Committee has been asked by the House Selection Committee to inquire into the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Job Seeker Compliance) Bill 2011 ('the Bill'). The inquiry will examine the possible implications and consequences of the Bill. The Explanatory Memorandum outlines the Bill as follows: This Bill implements the Government's election commitment to introduce tougher rules for job seekers, which was announced on 11 August 2010 as part of the "Modernising Australia's Welfare System" policy statement.

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