Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Hanson for the question. Just to finish up on the Better Access program, I think it is important. The evaluation found that people with lower incomes and those living in rural, regional and remote areas were missing out on much-needed care. That's why one of the programs that we are starting through the last budget is to establish a new national mental health service free of charge for all Australians, regardless of your postcode. There was significant investment, and it was particularly to deal with the issue that you raise, Senator Hanson.

On the family law matters, the changes we made to family law were not aimed at disadvantaging one parent over another. They were focused on—and this was informed by advice from various inquiries—custody arrangements or access arrangements being made in the best interests of the child. That was, I think, agreed through this place. It was not aimed at disadvantaging any parent.