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) (13:25): The government has been clear that this is a problem that has been identified in 2025. This idea that it's a power that would be widely applicable is simply incorrect.

I don't accept that. I've been clear about the circumstances where it would apply. They are exceptionally rare.