Senate debates
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Regulations and Determinations
Social Security (Coronavirus Economic Response — 2020 Measures No. 14) Determination 2020; Disallowance
4:52 pm
Anne 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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