Last Change:

05/07/2025

Federal Act on the Establishment of the Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services

Year: 2019

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Social protection

Description

The Act establishes the Federal Agency for Care and Support Services (BBU GmbH) in Austria. The law defines the agency's role in providing care, legal aid, and other support services to asylum seekers, individuals eligible for subsidiary protection, and other vulnerable groups. It outlines the agency's structure, responsibilities, and relationship with federal authorities, ensuring coordinated and efficient assistance to those under its care. The law also governs the agency’s operational framework, detailing its obligations in delivering standardized services.