Hon GRANT ROBERTSON (Minister of Finance): Today marks the first day that a host of initiatives come into force as a result of the investments made by this Government. These policies include an extension of paid parental leave to 26 weeks and an increase in the amount paid; free apprenticeships; pay boosts for early childhood teachers; the new farm debt mediation scheme; and a cheaper building levy, saving homeowners and businesses money. The Government's plan to recover and rebuild from COVID-19 is focused on creating jobs and supporting households through these difficult times. These policies demonstrate progress on both our economic response for the global pandemic and for the long-term challenges we were tackling before COVID-19 hit. 