Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

The government's decision here is to move from eight to 14—not 13 and not 15, but 14. Irrespective of what position the government adopts, there is a point where families lose eligibility for the payment. This is a very substantial increase, and it offers expanded payments and expanded eligibility for 60,000 families.