Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The most recent report—a review of child protection income management in Western Australia, released in March this year—shows that income management has helped families in Perth and Kimberley to buy essentials for their children and that it has contributed towards a reduction in violence and substance abuse—and their negative effects—and towards improving housing stability.

As I have indicated, it is the work of the Forrest review which will be taken into account—also the work of the other welfare review that is being undertaken. And obviously the government will consider any and all evaluations.