Australian Government Coat of ArmsAustralian Government

Federal Register of Legislation

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Superseded version
C2014C0041601 July 2014 - 10 September 2014

All versions

Effective date
Filter by effective date
Comp.
Includes amendments
29 Mar 2024
(C218)

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

01 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
(C217)

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

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

05 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
(C216)

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

29 Nov 2023 - 04 Dec 2023
(C215)

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

28 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023
(C214)

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

18 Oct 2023 - 27 Nov 2023
(C213)

Statute Law Amendment (Prescribed Forms and Other Updates) Act 2023

29 Sep 2023 - 17 Oct 2023
(C212)

Social Security Amendment (Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment) Act 2023

10 Aug 2023 - 28 Sep 2023
(C211)

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Act 2023

29 Jun 2023 - 09 Aug 2023
(C210)

Education Legislation Amendment (Startup Year and Other Measures) Act 2023

28 Jun 2023 - 28 Jun 2023
(C209)

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Act 2023

366 total

As made

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