House debates

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Bills

Family Law Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading

5:01 pm

Photo of Dai LeDai Le (Fowler, Independent) Share this | | Hansard source

As I was saying: in summary, I believe my amendments will safeguard a child's best interests when it comes to their parents' ability to care for them—in particular, their right to maintain their cultural heritage and to have a strong sense of their own cultural identity.

Photo of Michelle RowlandMichelle Rowland (Greenway, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Communications) Share this | | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for her engagement with this bill. As the member has noted, it is expected that this bill will be referred to a committee, so the government won't be supporting these amendments at this time.

Photo of Ross VastaRoss Vasta (Bonner, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

The question is that these amendments be disagreed to.

Question agreed to.

Original question agreed to.