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

I would point out to Senator Green that I have actually used my powers. There is an instrument laid in this place at the moment to extend the coronavirus supplement from the end of September to the end of December, recognising that the jobs market is still very shallow. But, in addition, we do want people to start re-engaging with the jobs market, because we understand that people who have any form of income in addition to their unemployment benefit are more likely to come off payment. I find it really quite extraordinary; I mean, it is almost like you guys want to have an each-way bet.