Senate debates

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Questions without Notice

Newstart Allowance

2:50 pm

Photo of Jacqui LambieJacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie Network) | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Social Services, Minister Ruston. The government is keen to introduce a trial of drug testing 5,000 Newstart recipients. As part of this initiative, your government has announced $10 million in additional funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation and support services to go along with that trial. What is that money earmarked to go towards specifically, and over how long will it be spent?

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