Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: The COVID-19 income relief payment will help reduce the negative impact of job losses on individuals and families. We know that many people who may be faced with job loss might not qualify for a benefit. In ordinary times, we'd expect many of these people to quickly find other work or manage their costs over time without additional support. However, the unprecedented times we face mean many of these families and individuals will be under pressure to get back on their feet quickly to meet their living costs but will be doing this in a different labour market than they have faced before. These are extraordinary times, and there is a growing cohort of people not eligible for the benefit but also facing the global economic impacts of COVID-19. This payment will provide a cushion for up to 12 weeks for people who have lost a job or a business since 1 March, and up until 30 October, and whose partners earn under $2,000 per week.