Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Hale:

That the House:

(1)

commends the Australian Government for its Economic Security Strategy initiative in the face of a global financial crisis;

(2)

supports the extra assistance to sustain economic growth and the cost of living pressures for rural and regional Australia;

(3)

acknowledges the Government’s efforts to ensure that pensioners, seniors and carers are included in this strategy while the Harmer Committee of Inquiry continues to ensure long term issues related to the most vulnerable in our community are properly assessed; and

(4)

acknowledges the Government’s efforts to help families receiving ‘key family payments’.

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