Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

There is broad based support for this government's investments in education and it is not just about those involved in education; it is from business, from trade unions, from local governments. People understand what the investment in education means for their communities. That is why the programs and the investment this government is making are being supported throughout the community. People know the differences they are making in people's lives. You can meet young Indigenous people, young people from lower socioeconomic areas and young people from rural and regional areas who are getting opportunities they never would have got before. More than 150,000 more students are at university and record numbers are in training because they are getting access.

Senator Nash interjecting—

Senator Nash, you may interject but have a look at this government's record in regional education. What did the Nats do in the Howard government? Nothing, and it is to your shame. (Time expired)