Senate debates

Thursday, 30 March 2006

Family Assistance, Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (2005 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2006

In Committee

5:12 pm

Photo of Rod KempRod Kemp (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for the Arts and Sport) Share this | Hansard source

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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