The Select Committee on Intergenerational Welfare Dependence is continuing its program of public hearings in Canberra tomorrow.
Committee Chair Russell Broadbent MP said the Committee will be hearing from a range of national peak bodies, service providers and government agencies.
"In the course of its public hearings, the Committee has received evidence about intergenerational welfare dependence from many stakeholders. We are looking forward to further exploring the complexities of this area," Mr Broadbent said.
Deputy Chair Ged Kearney MP added, "It is important the Committee hears the diversity of perspectives to understand the causes and potential ways of addressing intergenerational welfare dependence."
The Select Committee is examining factors leading to intergenerational welfare dependence; the impact of intergenerational welfare dependence on children; and measures that can be taken to assist parents and children together to break the cycle of disadvantage.
Public hearing details: Wednesday 21 November, 9:00am – 4.15pm; Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House, Canberra
Program: www.aph.gov.au/igwd
The hearing will be broadcast (audio only) live at aph.gov.au/live.
