The Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 was passed by the Senate on Thur 27.6.2013, without amendment and effectively awaits Royal Assent.
The Bill was previously amended in the Reps to replace the Baby Bonus from 1 March 2014 with an increase in Family Tax Benefit Part A. The Bill as introduced contained changes re the Baby Bonus, FTB, etc. It seeks to reduce from $5,000 to $3,000 the amount of Baby Bonus for second and subsequent children who come into a family from 1 July 2013.
[LTN 122, 27/6/13]
Bill receives Royal Assent
The Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 received Royal Assent on Thur 27.6.2013, as Act No 70 of 2013.
[LTN 123, 28/6/13]