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Social Security Act 1991

In force
Administered by
  • Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
  • Department of Home Affairs
  • Department of Social Services
  • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Superseded version
C2023C00209 (C211)10 August 2023 - 28 September 2023

All versions

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Comp.
Includes amendments
01 Jun 2025
(C225)

Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Act 2024

15 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2025
(C224)

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes) Act 2025

05 Dec 2024 - 14 Feb 2025
(C223)

Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Act 2024

14 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024
(C222)

Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Act 2024

09 Jul 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
(C221)

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (More Support in the Safety Net) Act 2024

01 Jul 2024 - 08 Jul 2024
(C220)

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Transition to Work) Act 2023

31 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
(C219)

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Military Invalidity Payments Means Testing) Act 2024

Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Amendment Act 2024

29 Mar 2024 - 30 May 2024
(C218)

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

01 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
(C217)

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Transition to Work) Act 2023

Disability Services and Inclusion (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2023

05 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
(C216)

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act 2023

371 total

As made

Effective date
Assent date
Originating Bill and Explanatory Memorandum
01 Jan 1988 - 31 Dec 1987
23 Apr 1991
1 total