Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you very much. In response to the cost of living question, and in relation to family tax benefit A, where the indexation was reduced to CPI—

Opposition senators interjecting—

Can I just give this quote, please?

This measure will help reduce the long term cost to the budget of a substantial and growing expenditure, contributing to the return of the budget to surplus and the reduction of net debt.

The Australian Labor Party supporting CPI and indeed in changing that measure— (Time expired)