The Minister told us about the investment into front-line staff and their strong focus on moving people into employment. The ministry spoke about the expansion of work for the staff, due to COVID-19 hardship, to support businesses and workers. Support included rolling out the wage subsidy to protect 1.7 million jobs or incomes; the increased income support package of $2.8 billion, including a $25 increase in base benefits; double winter warmth payment and broadened eligibility for in-work tax credits; removal of stand-down periods; funding in-home childcare for essential workers; an increase in special needs grants; and $27 million for community social services to respond to COVID-19.