Senate debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Questions without Notice

Paid Parental Leave

2:31 pm

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

I thank Senator Stewart for her second supplementary question. Yes, I can provide an answer to that question. Families will also be better off thanks to our budget package to help with the cost of living, which includes $1.9 billion to strengthen the safety net for single parents. From 20 September 2023, 57,000 low-income single parents will receive an additional $176.90 per fortnight. We're also delivering the largest increase to rent assistance in more than—

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