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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific) Bill 2023

Type	Government
Originating house	House of Representatives
Status	Act
Portfolio	International Development and the Pacific

Summary

Amends the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, Higher Education Support Act 2003, Social Security Act 1991 and VET Student Loans Act 2016 to extend eligibility for certain supports and benefits to Pacific Engagement Visa holders and eligible Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme workers and their families.

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time	10/08/23
Second reading moved	10/08/23
Second reading debate	05/09/23
Referred to Federation Chamber	05/09/23
Second reading debate	05/09/23
Second reading agreed to	05/09/23
Reported from Federation Chamber	06/09/23
Third reading agreed to	06/09/23

Senate
Introduced and read a first time	06/09/23
Second reading moved	06/09/23
Second reading debate	06/11/23
Second reading debate	13/11/23
Second reading agreed to	14/11/23
Third reading agreed to	14/11/23

Finally passed both Houses	14/11/23
Assent	27/11/23	Act no: 100 - Year: 2023