Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for his question. Of course they will, consistent with my previous answer. I really think that, when the Leader of the Opposition asks questions in this place, he should do so accurately. The question which was put to the Leader of the House in the interview—I have the transcript here—says: ‘The commitment is that the $1,600 carers allowance and the $500 pensioners bonus will be paid as cash this financial year’—that is where you stopped. The actual question goes on to say ‘and for how many years ahead?’ to which Albo responds, ‘That’s not the commitment.’ Then he goes on to say, ‘That any carers and seniors payment—

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