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

I'm trying to be doing that! I'm disappointed you don't think I am, Senator McKenzie! As a government, we have been delivering on our commitment to address cost-of-living relief. We're delivering cheaper medicines and cheaper child care. This will make a huge difference to the costs parents face in accessing quality care for their children. We've also announced a $64 million commitment for place based partnerships to tackle entrenched disadvantage. This will extend to the Stronger Places, Stronger People initiative in the existing 10 communities and will enhance shared decision-making and local solutions in six of these communities. Yesterday the Prime Minister announced changes to the parenting payment single budget measure that will lift eligibility for parents and children up to 14 years of age, and lift the value of the payment by $176— (Time expired)