But other legislation in the House would take benefits away even from legal immigrants.
"This legislation would take money we already have and use it more wisely."
But first, the Democrats have to decide what form the legislation will take.
The legislation to take effect in the election of 2007.
But lobbyists and others involved on both sides of the issue said it is not clear what form the final legislation will take.
The legislation passed after the Greens took the balance of power in the senate.
The government's legislation on industrial relations and trade unions has taken hold.
Just what form the legislation will take is not yet clear.
It is the Government's fault, because their legislation took no account of ability to pay.
The legislation ultimately passed, and took effect at the beginning of 2008.
