Last Change:
05/07/2025
Federal Act to Regulate the Basic Welfare Support of Asylum-Seekers in Admission Procedures and Certain Other Aliens (Federal Government Basic Welfare Support Act)
Year: 1991
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Social protection
Link to external source:
https://www.refworld.org/node/122563
Description
The Basic Welfare Support Act governs the provision of basic services to asylum seekers during the admission process and certain other foreign nationals in Austria. It outlines the framework for providing essential support, including accommodation, food, medical care, and other basic needs. The law defines the roles and responsibilities of federal and regional authorities in ensuring the care and protection of these individuals, while their legal status is being processed.