Senate debates

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Bills

Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025; In Committee

12:07 pm

Photo of Maria KovacicMaria Kovacic (NSW, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, could you please tell me what consideration, if any, was given to evidence from women who faced significant difficulties with Centrelink and child support due to variable penalty rate income. To clarify that, what consideration was given to the fact that some women may choose to have a flat rate income that suits them better for those purposes in relation to reporting of income to government agencies?

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