Kate Ellis (Adelaide, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Employment Participation and Childcare) Share this | Hansard source

It is outrageous that the opposition should still come into this House and try to downplay the impact that the collapse of ABC Learning had on Australian families, on Australian workers and on the childcare sector. They may be embarrassed that they let the market rip under their government, but we are determined to make sure that it never happens again. We will not accept watering-down this bill through these amendments, and if the opposition are not prepared to get on board and help us protect the Australian childcare industry then I call on them to get out of the way while we do it.

Question put:

That the amendments (Ms Ley’s) be agreed to.

The House divided. [10:55]

(The Speaker—Hon. Harry Jenkins)

Question negatived.

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