51116 (2025). Vanushi Walters to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 13 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	51116 (2025)
Question asked:	27 Oct 2025
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	09 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_51116_2025
Document guid:	d6d247fe-6937-4984-b29a-d9bdb5e2b267

51116 (2025). Vanushi Walters to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Did she consider alternative options to the age range-based parental assistance test announced 5 October 2025; if she did, why did she not choose each alternative?

Hon Louise Upston: As with any policy, a range of options were put to me by officials. I am confident in my decision's that ensures young people are in work, study or training before going onto a benefit.