Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you for the question. In representing the minister for finance, I do have some information for you. Where a specific program is dealt with, in terms of the minister for finance and my representational duties, it is best the question goes to the relevant minister and their portfolio responsibilities. However, I do have some information. I do want to assist the senator where I can. The government understands, in the case of the Bonnie Babes Foundation—this is in respect of assisting grief counselling—it is important when a woman or family tragically lose a baby. The previous government made a commitment for new funding prior to the election for the establishment of a toll-free number. This was made during the caretaker period and was not a continuation of existing funding. Of course, the government already provides funding for grief counselling 24 hours a day through Lifeline. Members of the opposition may not be aware—