Minister for Human Services
Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig was sworn in as the new Minister for Human Services on 3 December 2007.
The Minister is responsible for the administration of the following legislation:
- Australian Hearing Services Act 1991, except to the extent that it is administered by the Minister for Health and Ageing
- Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989, insofar as it relates to the exercise of the powers and functions conferred on the Registrar under the Act
- Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme—Initial Measures) Act 2006, insofar as it relates to the exercise of the powers and functions conferred on the Registrar under the Act
- Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme—New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006, insofar as it relates to the exercise of the powers and functions conferred on the Registrar under the Act
- Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988, insofar as it relates to the appointment of the Registrar and the exercise of the powers and functions conferred on the Registrar under the Act
- Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997
- Medicare Australia Act 1973.
For more information about the Minister visit www.mhs.gov.au