Senate debates

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Regulations and Determinations

Social Security (Coronavirus Economic Response — 2020 Measures No. 14) Determination 2020; Disallowance

4:52 pm

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

The government does not support the disallowance motion. Means testing is a longstanding fundamental component of the income support system, and the reintroduction of the assets test is an appropriate step in providing targeted support.

Question negatived.

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