Cory Bernardi (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Community Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Conroy. Will the minister guarantee that the reinstated lump sum bonus payments for carers and pensioners will not be taxable?

Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the senator for that. That is quite a detailed question. I appreciate the question and I am happy to take it on notice and get back to him.

Cory Bernardi (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Community Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. I do note the minister’s commitment to getting back to us. If he could table the answer by the end of Senate business today, or perhaps by the end of question time, that would be greatly appreciated.

Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

We are happy, if it is possible, to give the answer in writing, but my understanding is that there is no change contemplated. If there is any further information, we will get it and, if possible, get it in writing as quickly as we can.