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Western Australia - Glossary Term

Supporting Mother's Benefit (1973 - 1977)

From
1973
To
1977

The Supporting Mother's Benefit was a Commonwealth allowance that extended income support similar to the Widows' Pension to support single mothers, provided the child was her biological child.

Timeline

 1973 - 1977 Supporting Mother's Benefit
       1977 - Supporting Parent's Benefit

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International Women's Day rally, Melbourne, 1975
Title
International Women's Day rally, Melbourne, 1975
Type
Image
Date
1975
Source
National Archives of Australia

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, 'Submission No. 335 Commonwealth Contribution to Former Forced Adoption Policies and Practices', in Submissions received by the Committee, Commonwealth of Australia, 2012, http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Completed_inquiries/2010-13/commcontribformerforcedadoption/submissions. p.3..

Prepared by: Debra Rosser