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Thursday, 10 December 1998
Page: 1744


Senator CHRIS EVANS (8:38 PM) —I just indicate that the opposition will not be supporting these amendments. As I have tried to put, we think there is a need for greater equity in the scheme. But the problem with the amendments of the Democrats is that they reduce the benefits below those currently provided in the PHIIS—


Senator Lees —No, they do not.


Senator CHRIS EVANS —On the basis of the evidence I have seen, Senator Lees, you lower the means test to below the means test levels provided in the current scheme. On our analysis, you will be taking away benefits that people enjoy under the current scheme. Obviously that has caused us a difficulty. On that basis, we will not be supporting the amendments.