Payne, Sen Marise

Senator PAYNE (New South Wales) (00:50): I am not sure that I can provide Senator Ludlam with all the assurance that he is looking for. We do have some sympathy with the proposition of a five-year sunset clause, but also believe that a long-term commitment to ending disconnect and disadvantage, backed up by long-term funding, is vital. By constantly monitoring and reviewing the measures as proposed at three years, we believe we will ensure in a more effective way that the measures remain valid and effective over the long term, as is necessary. The coalition does not support the Australian Greens amendments—I am sorry, Senator Ludlam.