Senator CICCONE (Victoria—Deputy Government Whip in the Senate) (14:44): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, my good friend Senator Farrell. Senator Watt: I thought I was your good friend! Senator CICCONE: You're also my good friend. In fact, all the senators here are good friends. I note the announcement of a record investment in Commonwealth rent assistance by the Albanese Labor government which will soon support thousands of people in my home state of Victoria. Minister, what will the increase in rent assistance mean for Australian renters, and what is standing in the way of making renting easier and fairer for these Australians?