Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator Ruston. Yesterday the minister told the Senate:

I think you will find that the majority of Australians impacted by these bushfires have been very happy and grateful for the response by this government.

Megalong Valley resident Glenda Lane has been told she is not eligible for bushfire recovery assistance despite her smoke stained home. After facing drought and bushfires, she is now in a perilous financial position. Is the minister really saying that Ms Lane should feel happy and grateful for the assistance that she has received?