Senate debates

Thursday, 23 March 2017

Bills

Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2016; In Committee

8:42 pm

Photo of Nick XenophonNick Xenophon (SA, Nick Xenophon Team) Share this | Hansard source

I want to follow up on that. I also asked about parents that may have a mental health issue or a substance abuse issue. Also, if there are child protection issues, my understanding is that, if a child welfare agency of a state or territory is involved, that would automatically trigger additional assistance. But, short of that, what about those broader categories, such as if there is a mental health issue? There may be a severely depressed parent that cannot meet that activity test. Also, does the activity test include, for instance, volunteering at a childcare centre? Is it as broad as that?

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