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Australia
Total population (m.):  22.3
GDP per capita (USD):  39539
 

2012

Introduction of a bonus system for school children
A new national agreement on health reform
 

2011

New, more generous Work Bonus for pensioners over Age Pension age
In-depth reform of the superannuation system to be introduced to Parliament
New benefits for age pensioners and older workers
Proposals to overhaul the superannuation system
 

2010

A preliminary report on the superannuation industry regulatory structure issued
Changes to the superannuation system
A preliminary report on the operational aspects of superannuation funds issued
A superannuation clearing house to collect and distribute contributions for small businesses
Report on superannuation funds governance
 

2009

Evaluating the superannuation system
Reform of the public pension system
 

2007

New health checks for elderly Australians introduced
 

2006

A plan to simplify and streamline Superannuation
Employees allowed splitting pension plan contribution with spouse
Legislation introduced to establish the Future Fund
 

2005

New rules to facilitate the transition to retirement
 

2004

New Department of Human Services established
Changes to payment of benefits overseas
 

2002

Proposal to tighten eligibility for disability pension before Parliament
Allowances to be abolished
Superannuation changes passed by Parliament
Major reform of family benefits
Child care benefits replaced
 

2001

Welfare reform
 

2000

Saving bonus for older Australians
Lifetime Health Cover
 

1999

Family Allowance extended
Choice of payday
Benefits for carers: more changes
Removal of waiting period for single foster carers
Tax rebate for purchase of private health insurance
Waiting period for seasonal, contract and intermittent workers
 

1998

Trial of Internet mail service
Benefits for single and partnered parents combined
Youth Allowance
Package of measures to assist carers
Maternity Immunisation Allowance
 

1997

Changes to workers compensation
Work-for-benefit scheme for young people
Deferred pension bonus plan
New Public Employment Placement Enterprise
Reduced rent assistance for people sharing accommodation
 

1996

New service delivery agency
National Carer Action Plan
Changes to activity test and penalties
New family tax payment
Increase in payments to sole parents
Rent assistance rate increase
Family payments simplified
Reform of housing assistance
Changes to mature age allowance
Unemployment benefits restructured
Retention of unemployment benefit when sick
Extended period of sickness allowance
New deeming" rules for financial investments"
New Maternity Allowance
Increased pension age for women
Students able to receive sickness allowance
Changes to Carer Pensions

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