Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Obviously, we have a budget every single year, and in the context of a budget all ministers have a duty and an obligation to make sure that the taxpayer dollar is being spent to its best benefit and that taxpayers are getting the best possible value from government programs. The Minister for Social Services, like every minister, makes sure and looks to make sure that spending is appropriate and is targeted in his portfolio. I think you only need to look at the commitment that this government has made to budget repair to be certain that— (Time expired)