28th Sep 2022, 4:08 PM – Senate Regulations and Determinations - Social Security (Qualification for Crisis Payment - National Health Emergency) Amendment Determination 2022 and another - Disallow

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Victorian Senator Janet Rice, which means it failed and the determinations will remain in force.

Motion text

That the following legislative instruments, made under the Social Security Act 1991, be disallowed:

(a) the Social Security (Qualification for Crisis Payment—National Health Emergency) Amendment Determination 2022 [F2022L00889]; and

(b) the Social Security (Qualification for Crisis Payment—National Health Emergency) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2022 [F2022L00993].

What does the Social Security (Qualification for Crisis Payment – National Health Emergency) Amendment Determination 2022 do?

According to the explanatory memorandum:

The purpose of this Determination is to add to the requirements a person must meet in order to qualify for crisis payment under the Social Security Act 1991 (the Act) in circumstances relating to the coronavirus known as COVID-19.

What does the Social Security (Qualification for Crisis Payment – National Health Emergency) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2022 do?

According to the explanatory memorandum:

The purpose of this Determination is to extend until 30 September 2022 the period during which a requirement to quarantine or self-isolate may result in qualification for crisis payment under the Social Security Act 1991 (the Act) in circumstances relating to the coronavirus known as COVID-19.