Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Questions without Notice

Covid-19

3:22 pm

Photo of Larissa WatersLarissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

The increased costs for disabled people and carers as a result of needing to self-isolate are greater than for the general population. Private transport, food deliveries, health care and personal protective equipment are all basic needs now. Will you extend the coronavirus supplement to DSP and carer payment recipients to acknowledge their higher living costs and not leave them behind?

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