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

Senator SHOEBRIDGE (New South Wales) (13:29): Mine says '(3)(b)' on the amendment sheet I'm reading off. That advice from the human services secretary is only triggered when the police are already aware of the dependants, so it's like pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. Your response earlier was that we shouldn't worry that vulnerable First Nations women will be protected because Services Australia will be aware of all of their concerns, the dependence and the history of domestic violence.

But, of course, your legislation says that services— The TEMPORARY CHAIR ( Senator Sharma ): Order! As it is 1.30 pm, the committee will now report to the Senate and move to senators' statements. Progress reported.