Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR: Sorry, I'm trying to chew my Jet Plane! The Government responded to COVID-19, and it is now time that we rebuild our economy. One of the important things that we should do in introducing this bill is, firstly, make an important amendment to the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017 by rightly including mental health and addiction support workers. The bill also corrects a formula within the existing Act and formalises the ongoing payment of care and support worker rates to vocational disability workers employed by Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Social Development. The bill also reinforces the Government's firm commitment to pay equity and lifting wages for this valuable workforce. Improving mental health and addiction outcomes for people living in Aotearoa New Zealand is a top priority for the Government. Paying a fair wage to those who support and help New Zealanders when they are most vulnerable is an important step along the way. We believe all people deserve a fair go, which is why we have committed to supporting the historically undervalued workers in this sector. 