AustraliaGovernment and the law 53 · Government and the law
Which level of government pays social security, such as the age pension and family support payments?
- aThe Australian (federal) GovernmentCorrect answer
- bThe state or territory government
- cThe Reserve Bank of Australia
- dThe local council
Why?
Social security payments, such as pensions and support for families, come from the federal government. State governments, councils and the Reserve Bank do not pay them.
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