Social Security (Australia)
Social Security, in Australia, refers to a system of social welfare payments provided by Commonwealth Government of Australia. These payments are administered by the Department of Human Services (Australia). In Australia, most benefits are subject to a means test.
Read more about Social Security (Australia): Legal Framework, Payments Made Under The Social Security Act and The Student Assistance Act, Payments Made Under The A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act, Concession Cards, Prisons and Psychiatric Hospitals, Review of Social Security Decisions, See Also
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