House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-03-21 Daily Xml

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FAMILIES SA

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (15:06): My question is to the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion. Does the minister agree with SACOSS, which yesterday reported that, since the Families SA staff cuts in the 2010 state budget, financial counselling for low income families has been in crisis? If so, what is the government doing to fix the problem?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (15:06): Sorry, could I have that question again, please?

The SPEAKER: Could the member for Morphett repeat it at less than race caller pace?

Dr McFETRIDGE: Does the minister agree with SACOSS, which yesterday reported that, since the Families SA staff cuts in the 2010 state budget, financial counselling for low income families has been in crisis? If so, what is the government doing to fix the problem?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: No, I don't.