Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

Once again, I thank Senator Ruston for her question. As we transition people away from mandatory measures, we'll continue to offer assistance, and we'll take the time necessary to research, develop, consult and implement a future social security payment system that will target supports to the people who identify that their family would benefit from it. The government is making the path to life beyond the CDC our focus today, and we will focus on the future. As we work through this, we must also work with communities to identify what other key supports are needed, not only to support individuals as they transition off the card but to put in place other programs and supports to help the community address issues of alcohol and other drug misuse, domestic violence and problem gambling.