Explanatory note

This Order makes provision for the modification of the Social Security Act 1975 and Part I of the Child Benefit Act 1975 so as to give effect to the Agreement on Social Security (set out in Schedule 1), as modified by the provisions contained in Schedule 3 to the Order, made between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Australia. The Agreement relates to reciprocity in contributions, old age pensions, widow’s benefit, family allowance, guardian’s allowance, sickness benefit, invalidity benefit and unemployment benefit.