7 December 2020Please note: the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Income Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2020 commenced on 7 December 2020. Income support recipients now report the gross amount paid to them during their reporting period, instead of calculating the amount of income they will earn. Further information can be found at the Services Australia website. Background The Australian Government is improving and simplifying the way that employment income is reported and assessed for social security purposes. These changes make reporting easier for payment recipients, meaning people receive the right amount of income support and are less… [...]
12 December 2020The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has released their findings from a randomised trial to determine the effect of activity statement features, to help consumers make informed decisions about their online wagering. Continue reading www.dss.gov.au/gambling [...]
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