Senate debates
Thursday, 16 August 2007
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008
In Committee
11:02 pm
Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Community Services) Share this | Hansard source
Hang on. Indeed, but the minister will be making a decision on the basis of a review. There will be a review of circumstances. On the basis of those circumstances, he will decide whether or not to continue the program. That is in fact a review, Senator Evans. I am not being picky; I am just saying that I do not think that we are that far apart on this. We are practically reflecting the timing of the implementation of the programs. Thank you for the support.
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