Barnaby Joyce (Queensland, National Party, Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. I am aware, Minister, that we are better off—apparently by 20c per week. But the question is, of course: with the extrapolative increase of the cost in regional Australia, is this 20c a week going to be enough to cover people in regional Australia? If it is, can you please show us the proof and what conclusions you base that proof on?