House debates

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Questions without Notice

Pensions and Benefits

2:12 pm

Photo of Scott MorrisonScott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Once again, the member for Rankin misrepresents the government's position and he misrepresents the government's policies. He seems to be unaware of the broad range of measures that the government has been putting in place—globally recognised—that are providing the necessary economic supports. We have listened carefully right across the economy, to those working, to those running businesses—particularly to those running businesses. That's why the Treasurer announced the extension of the instant asset write-off, a very important measure. That's why the measures that will kick in in July which involve further support and stimulus payments in the economy in July will be occurring. It's why one of the first things we did was to ensure that jobseeker would be at a sufficient level—

Mr Frydenberg interjecting

Dr Chalmers interjecting

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