Senate debates Bills
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023; In Committee
Tim Ayres NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Trade
1:15 pm
The government's decision here is to move from eight to 14—not 13 and not 15, but 14. Irrespective of what position the government adopts, there is a point where families lose eligibility for the payment. This is a very substantial increase, and it offers expanded payments and expanded eligibility for 60,000 families.
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