Mr. Love questions the Premier about the Student Assistance Payment, seeking assurance that the funds will be used for schooling. The Premier defends the policy as a cost-of-living measure and criticises the opposition's negativity.

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19 March 2024
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STUDENT ASSISTANCE PAYMENT
158. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Premier.
I have a supplementary question.
Given the timing of this announcement, can the Premier guarantee that this cash
will be spent on kids' schooling?

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This is a cost-of-living measure. It
will be welcomed by WA families. It will provide them with relief at that time
of their lives when they are getting knocked about by extra bills associated
with their kids' schooling. It will be available from the first day of
second term. We know that there are costs associated with sending kids to
school in any term.
The Leader of the Opposition should
stop being such a negative pessimist. This is a great policy; it is one that is
welcomed by everyone, and he should welcome it too.

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