Senate debates

Monday, 19 March 2018

Bills

Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017; In Committee

9:25 pm

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Jobs and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

) ( ): Senator Siewert, as with any of the programs run by the department, they have a process of continual monitoring, but you'll also be aware that the government has already committed to a review of the targeted compliance framework 18 months after its commencement. This review would of course look at the effectiveness of the framework and any unintended effects, taking into account the views of relevant experts and stakeholder groups. Further, a core role of the Public Service is the continued evaluation, as I've stated, of the programs and policies which they are responsible for implementing as well as staying informed about various stakeholder views. So there is the continuous evaluation and monitoring of the program.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: The question is that Greens amendments (1) to (9) on sheet 8245 revised be agreed to.

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