Senate debates

Monday, 29 February 2016

Motions

Child Poverty

3:52 pm

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian Child Wellbeing Project report highlights that most children are doing well and are satisfied with their lives. Financial assistance is provided to families, including through family tax benefit, to support parents in raising their children in a way that best meets their needs. Our proposed family tax benefit savings will enable us to continue to support those most in need, including working families, low-income families and single parents, while ensuring our family payments system remains sustainable in the long term. In addition, both federal and state governments provide funding to support school breakfast programs Australia wide to ensure students receive a wholesome, nutritious breakfast on a regular basis.

Question agreed to.

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