Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I thank members for their contribution to the debate on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Defined Benefit Income Streams) Bill 2015. I do not wish to delay the House any further, and I thank the opposition for their indulgence in allowing these matters to be considered now.

I note that the debate canvassed a wide range of issues, not just the bill before us, and I note that those opposite referred much to the assets test rebalance measure, which was passed by the Senate last night. There is just a simple proposition there. If the opposition wish to continue their opposition to this measure, they have to answer one simple question, and that is: will they reverse it? I note that the Leader of the Opposition failed to give that commitment this morning, and I imagine that will be the case.

I thank members for their contribution, and I commend the bill to the House.

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