Senate debates

Monday, 21 November 2011

Bills

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Family Participation Measures) Bill 2011; In Committee

12:05 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I do have some concerns about that. As I understand it, extra funding is being made available for these support services in the trial areas. If a number of people move out of the trial areas, there will be a group of people subject to these provisions that are not getting the support this process intends and they may suffer adverse consequences. I touched on appeals. Will people subject to these provisions be able to appeal suspension of payments through the usual appeal processes?

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