Jess Walsh (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I, too, rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022. I begin by noting the wide support in the chamber for this bill, including amongst the opposition. I note Senator Davey's support, particularly for schedule 1, which is incredibly important in making sure that people affected by the devastating Cyclone Seroja, which hit parts of WA last year, are able to receive the full amount of relief funding without losing that much-needed relief in their tax returns.

I would also note some of Senator Davey's comments about the government's emergency services minister, Senator Watt, and I would commend Minister Watt for his work in getting straight out to the flood zones in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales. And, of course, I commend his work in his portfolio, in doing what this government will always do, which is turn up, show up, take responsibility and make sure that people on the ground have exactly what they need in times of crisis like this.

Debate interrupted.