This is a real line in the sand amendment. It is not one that I believe will get us into ‘strife’ or lead us down a ‘slippery path’. It is one that makes very clear that ‘meaningful relationship’ is restricted and limited to one where a child ‘has not been and is not at risk of being exposed to abuse, neglect or family violence’. That makes it clear that that is a meaningful relationship. I understand the ALP will be supporting this amendment. I indicate to the chamber that I will be seeking to divide on this amendment so that we can record the vote of senators on this absolutely fundamental issue.

Question put:

That the amendment (Senator Stott Despoja’s) be agreed to.