Rex Patrick (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

I note the contrast in the approach taken by government to allow funding to go to dividend recipients and/or executive pay salaries. For example, in this instance you're not trying to recover money, but in the case of robodebt the government has found that it's legally insufficient to pursue money where in the past it has pursued this money. Can you see the frustration that most Australians would have with your dogged pursuit of people on welfare versus allowing investors and company executives to receive bonuses through a taxpayer funded arrangement?