Senate debates

Thursday, 2 September 2021

Questions without Notice

COVID-19: Income Support

2:18 pm

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

Yes, so I'm expecting a really good answer. My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services, Minister Ruston. Hundreds of thousands of people are living below the poverty line through lockdown in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. Last year, your government recognised that people on income support needed additional assistance during lockdowns. Most people on income support are not getting additional support during the current lockdowns. Why not?

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