Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:28): Mr President, I can indicate that I am not aware of the person or the comments to which the honourable senator refers. However I think we have had a debate in this country where the Prime Minister did take to the Australian people a very ambitious paid parental leave scheme which did not find favour in this chamber and, as a result, we have adopted a different approach. What we are seeking to do is introduce another scheme that does not allow for double dipping, which is the terminology that has been used. We believe that, if the Labor Party wants to go to the next election championing double dipping, so be it, and let them explain that to the Australian people. An opposition senator interjecting— Senator ABETZ: And we do not need the interjections from Rusty over there. I do not think we need interjections from you, Rusty. The paid parental leave maximum rate is currently $11,539, and over 50 per cent of mothers who were previously eligible for paid parental leave will continue to receive the full paid parental leave entitlement as they have no employer provided entitlements. As to the specifics of which the honourable senator asks, I will see if there is anything further that I can add in due course.