Can I take this opportunity to commend the Social Services and Community Committee for its consideration of the bill and also acknowledge all of the members of the public who took time to consider and to submit on the bill. The committee received 31 submissions and eight of those submitters made oral submissions. Many of the submissions received were from individual caregivers or organisations advocating on behalf of caregivers. It was encouraging to see how many submitters supported the intent of the bill and the specific proposals. Submitters made it clear that financial assistance plays an important role in enabling caregivers to care for tamariki. We often say that it takes a village to raise a child, but also adequate financial support also makes that role a lot easier. 