Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I know from my previous role, as well as anyone on this side of the chamber, the important role that carers play in our community. The work that unpaid family carers do could never be replaced by government. It is very important that government recognises and supports carers, and this government does so through carer payment and through carer allowance. This government will always make sure that there is appropriate support for unpaid family carers.

Senator Siewert is referring to media speculation. There is always media speculation the closer you get to a budget. But this government's commitment to carers is clear, has been clear and will continue.