Social Legislation in Australia

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What do you think is meant be 'social legislation'?
Name some of the social legislation enacted in Australia before 1914?
Explain how eligibility was determined for a variety of schemes.
Select one social legislation enacted during this era, what were the aims of your chosen scheme.
Briefly explain how it changed the life of that particular group of Australians.