Chris Bowen (Prospect, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

No, the shadow Assistant Treasurer is again incorrect. The new government did not proceed with reversing all of the changes. The ones of a technical nature which made eminent sense, relating to family breakdowns, are excluded. So the shadow Assistant Treasurer is again, unfortunately, not on top of his brief. This was a clear election commitment and an important part of our savings package. I commend the bill to the House.

Question put:

That this bill be now read a second time.

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