Senator POLLEY (Tasmania) (14:59): Congratulations, Mr President, on your elevation to your position. My question is for the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Fifield. I refer to the government's decision to axe the dementia and severe behaviours supplement. Is the minister aware of comments by Leading Age Services Australia CEO Mr Patrick Reid that: … this action represents the Government turning its back on Australia’s most vulnerable people, their families and the industry that provides specialist quality care 24 hours a day. Does the minister agree?