House debates Questions without Notice

Pensions and Benefits

Wednesday, 12 March 2008 House of Representatives

Brendan Nelson

Brendan Nelson Bradfield, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition

2:05 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister confirm that lump-sum payments to carers and older Australians will be tax free and not treated as income in calculating their social security payments?

Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister

I am happy to provide that guarantee.