Andrew Giles (Scullin, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The measures in this bill, the Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017, were they to be enacted, would deepen inequities between students and in our schools. They would also boost inequality more generally, taking Australia backwards. They represent a retreat by this government from taking a national interest in and national responsibility for schools education. I reject this bill, because I believe it is our responsibility to ensure that every child gets every chance to fulfil their potential at school and in life.

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