QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (14:38): But, Minister, surely if the parliament is going to grandfather these arrangements, we should just grandfather them properly. I don't see how it's fairer and simpler, when just because your spouse dies or you get divorced you lose those benefits. Isn't it a bit disingenuous to say that it is consistent when, under the current arrangements, you continue to get the 50 per cent CGT discount but going forward you won't, should your spouse die?