Part 3: Appendixes

Appendix 8 | Legislation

As at 30 June 2004, FaCS programs were administered under the provisions of the following Acts and parts of Acts for which the Minister for Family and Community Services is responsible under the Administrative Arrangements Order:

  • A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
  • A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
  • A New Tax System (Family Assistance and Related Measures) Act 2000
  • A New Tax System (Bonuses for Older Australians) Act 1999, Parts 1 and 5 in so far as they relate to Family and Community Services customers and Part 2
  • Child Care Act 1972
  • Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
  • Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988
  • Commonwealth and State Housing Agreements Acts
  • Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997
  • Data-matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990
  • Disability Services Act 1986
  • Family Law Act 1975, Part XIVA
  • Home Deposit Assistance Act 1982
  • Home Savings Grants Acts
  • Homeless Persons Assistance Act 1974
  • Housing Agreements Acts
  • Housing Assistance Acts
  • Marriage Act 1961, Part IA
  • Social Security Act 1991
  • Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
  • Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999
  • Social Security (Rewrite) Transition Act 1991
  • Social Welfare Commission (Repeal) Act 1976
  • States Grants (Housing) Act 1971
  • Supported Accommodation Assistance Acts

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