Social Security and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (2009 Budget Measures) Act 2009 (35 of 2009)

Schedule 1   Carer supplement

Part 1   Main amendments

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

7   After section 47Aa

Insert:

47AB Payment of carer supplement

If an individual is qualified for carer supplement for a year, the Secretary must pay the supplement to the individual:

(a) on the date or dates that the Secretary considers to be the earliest date or dates on which it is reasonably practicable for the payment to be made; and

(b) in such manner as the Secretary considers appropriate.