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

I thank Senator Ruston for the question. I also acknowledge the work that has gone on between her office and the minister's on this bill. Yes, I can give you that commitment. These changes have been developed over a period of time, as you are aware. There has been a lot of work put into not only supporting this legislation but also consultation with the sector and obviously across governments and agencies with the passage of this bill, and that's why it is important to get this bill dealt with today. We will be giving the certainty they need to implement the changes so that they are able to commence in full on 1 July 2025.