Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Davey for her question. Quite clearly, the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented demand for access to government services, particularly for Australians who are required to register for income support payments. The government has responded very quickly, and we have surged thousands of extra staff into Services Australia to make sure that they are able to handle the increased demand to assist people who find themselves in extremely changed circumstances. I'm pleased to advise the chamber that, since 24 August—