Stephen Bates (Brisbane, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I just wanted to rise to thank the minister for circulating this amendment, which I'm happy to indicate that Greens will be supporting. It reflects close conversations and negotiations between the minister and Senator Rice's office, and we feel this is an improvement to the bill. I want to thank the National Seniors for their consultation and advocacy on this issue. This change to the bill reflects their willingness to fight for a better deal for all older Australians. We're going to keep fighting for a fair income support system that provides supports to everyone who needs it. There are other changes we will keep fighting for, but this amendment is an improvement to the current bill and we support it.

Question agreed to.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.

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