Senate debates Family Assistance, Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (2005 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2006
In Committee
Rod Kemp Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for the Arts and Sport
5:12 pm
I think the general test of the department is not 12 months. The general test would be six months, a far shorter period. But the department is flexible. The department has the flexibility. Your arrangements would reduce the flexibility, and I think that is a pity. That is why we cannot accept them.
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