Senate debates Questions without Notice

Taxation


Penny Wong

Penny Wong SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs

2:33 pm

Again, I'd say that Ms Wood wrote and spoke widely on economic and tax and fiscal policy prior to her appointment. She was entitled to do so. She is a well-respected economist. As head of the Productivity Commission, her position is one of independence. The government will make its own decisions about funding for various programs, including aged care. I would make the point, Senator Hanson, that this government has invested an enormous amount into aged care, including improving the position of the workers.

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