Senate debates

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Bills

Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020; Consideration of House of Representatives Message

6:21 pm

Photo of Malcolm RobertsMalcolm Roberts (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

We agreed with only two of the amendments, and one refers to the quarterly reporting. The Treasurer has completely assured us that quarterly reporting will occur. The second amendment we agreed with refers to the duplication of benefits. The Treasurer has shown us the provisions that prevent duplication. There are many details in this legislation that protect people, not just in this bill and not just in the ATO but in the Fair Work Commission. So that's my second point. We were wrong on the amendments and we stand corrected.

The third point is the fear that is talked up by people like Senator Watt—the misrepresentations, the lack of honesty—

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