Senate debates

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Questions without Notice

Newstart Allowance

2:52 pm

Photo of Anne RustonAnne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Lambie for her follow-up question. Obviously this government doesn't see that the reduction in payment is a tax in the same way as you would determine that somebody who is on an actual wage or salary would pay tax. However, I would say that I can give you an absolute commitment that this government is entirely focused on making sure that anybody who hasn't got a job and wants a job will be assisted in getting into work. It is the responsibility of—

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