Senate debates

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Bills

Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022; In Committee

8:05 pm

Photo of Janet RiceJanet Rice (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Minister. Just clarifying, just putting on the record, that the rationale for us supporting this bill is that, well, it's a step forward. It's moving some people off compulsory income management and not putting any new people on.

Minister, the media release that was put out by Minister Rishworth refers to 17,300 people transitioning off the cashless debit card and onto the new arrangements or off the program completely. Can you take us through how many people are transitioning off completely?

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