House debates Questions without Notice
Pensions and Benefits
Kevin Andrews Menzies, Liberal Party, Minister for Social Services
2:25 pm
In reply to the honourable member's question, let me state the facts about New Zealand. In New Zealand, a claimant for the equivalent of unemployment benefits in Australia who goes to the Work and Income—the equivalent of Centrelink here—has to undertake certain activities, thereby having the effect of a waiting period in New Zealand.
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