Australians receiving Government Assistance Payments

Status: Answered

Asked by: Senator Ralph Babet

Portfolio: Social Services

Agency: Department of Social Services

Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates

Question No: DSS SQ26-000453

Asked: 14 June 2026

Answer due: 23 July 2026

3. Please advise how many Australians rely on some form of taxpayer funded financial assistance. Please break down by support type.

Please see attached answer.

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