Member

In closing, I repeat that the spirit of these amendments is one that we support. We need more scrutiny, more learning and a clearer framework for preventing these sorts of issues in future. However, where overpayments are found to have occurred, it is right that the state takes steps to correct that and that these overpayments are paid back. Let us proceed with the review and commit to learning from it, but let us also proceed with the duties that we owe to the public in the here and now. I hope the Minister can address these concerns and outline to the Committee the changes that she anticipates making to the process in the light of the concerns raised this afternoon.