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Enhanced social security safety net; JobSeeker Payment and other working payments
From 1 April 2021, a series of permanent changes has ensured job seekers have the best opportunity to secure employment.
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Australian Public Service Employee Census 2020
Highlights Report: DSS (12 October - 13 November 2020).
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Possible Scam Alert
The Department has received reports that members of the public have received emails claiming to be from the ‘Department of Social Services’. These claims are false and these individuals do not represent the department or the Commonwealth. We are currently investigating the matter.
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Simplified Income Reporting for Income Support Recipients
Please note: the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 commenced on 7 December 2020.
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Ministers Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Friday, 27 November 2020, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting of relevant Ministers with responsibility for the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) in their state or territory.
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Department of Social Services Annual Report 2019–20
The department’s Annual Report 2019–20 is now available online.
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