Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction

23 June 2026.

The paper introduces the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill which amends the Social Security Act 2018 to support fiscal sustainability in the welfare system through better targeting of financial assistance to those most in need of support.

The Bill implements two initiatives agreed in Budget 2025:

  • Tightens eligibility of Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit for young people aged 18 and 19 year olds, and
  • Increases the Accommodation Supplement Entry Threshold for some Homeowners.

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