I'm starting by touching on the issue that this bill is trying to address around the disparities that have for too long existed between caregivers who are in the benefit system and the welfare system, compared to those that end up looking after children that are in State care and receive a fostercare allowance. I think the intent of this bill was really positive, and I commend the Minister for progressing it, because I do think that the disparities that have existed between those receiving a UCB or OB and the fostercare allowance have created the conditions where we're creating barriers for children to remain in their communities and with their wider whānau, instead of going into State care. I do think we should all aim for State care to be the absolute last resort, and seek ways in which our children can remain rooted in their communities.