Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

The tax cuts that the senator refers to are factored into the budget, and the government hasn't changed its view on that. In terms of the other supports, this is an ongoing piece of work before the government. We have said that in every budget we will look at what we can do to support people, particularly those who rely on government support. We will assess that. You have seen that in this budget as the first step in a number of budgets where these issues will continue to be looked at across the ERC table.

In terms of the investments in services for women and policies to progress gender equality, compared to what we've had in the last few years, this women's budget statement is a serious start in looking at the issues, providing some analysis and starting with the policies that aim to fix it. (Time expired)