NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (14:40): Can the Minister for Disabilities confirm that the $724 million figure is not $738 million as reported in the media? If it is either of those two figures, can he also confirm that it is $724 million or $738 million in cash and in kind? How much is cash and how much is in-kind services?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:40): I thank the honourable member for the question. I can confirm that a portion will be in cash and a portion will be in kind.

Mr Pengilly: How much?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Thank you.

Mr Pengilly: You're the minister.

The SPEAKER: I call the member for Finniss to order.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Well, you certainly never will be. Those sorts of details are being worked out in terms of what can be considered to be in kind. I can't confirm the exact amounts but—

Mr Pengilly: You ought to resign.

The SPEAKER: The member for Finniss is warned a first time. Just as well he is looking his best today.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: But the essence of the question: yes, there is both an in-kind component of what we provide through disability services and also a new cash amount.