Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025

Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (12:51): I think I dealt with this in answering Senator Pocock's question, because I wanted to be clear that the government has considered issues around constitutionality, that we have taken advice and that we are confident in the advice and the way we have responded with this amendment.

It's assisted in drafting this schedule. So I have answered that. In answer to Senator Pocock's earlier question, the Minister for Social Services agreed to the draft text for the schedule 5 amendment on 24 October 2025.