Senate debates

Monday, 31 August 2020

Questions without Notice

COVID-19: Pensions and Benefits

2:25 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I'd first like to thank the minister for her comments about me retiring at the end of my term. I'd just like to reassure the chamber that I'll be here for quite a while to hold you to account. The latest research from ANU shows that the coronavirus supplement almost eliminated poverty amongst JobSeeker recipients, and the reduction of the JobSeeker payment will mean that 740,000 people are pushed into poverty. Minister, how is this conscionable?

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