Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Further 2008 Budget and Other Measures) Act 2008

This is a legislative amendment made by the Australian government. The amendments relate to the Family Assistance Act 1999 and its sections dealing with maternity immunisation allowance.

Key changes include:

1. Section 67: The maximum amount of maternity immunisation allowance has been increased, with half of this amount being paid for certain eligibility cases.
2. Section 68(a): Omitted subsection 39(4) of the Family Assistance Act 1999, which related to payment rules for family tax benefits.

Transitional measures include:

1. Section 12: Subsection 39(2A) now applies in relation to all children born on or after the commencement date.
2. Section 13: Subsections 39(5) and (6) apply to processes for adoptions beginning before, on or after the commencement date.
3. Section 14: Paragraphs 39(5)(e), 39(6)(d)(i) and (ii), 39(7)(a), and 39(8) of the Family Assistance Act 1999 apply as if certain references were to specific dates or periods.

These amendments aim to provide more flexibility in the payment rules for maternity immunisation allowance, while also addressing transitional issues related to adoptions, arrivals, deaths, and other family circumstances.