We support the principle behind Senator Siewert’s amendment, which is that suitable work for the purposes of social security legislation should reflect the minimum standards within the industrial relations arena. That, I think, is what the senator is proposing. I have raised with Senator Siewert that we have some concerns about the technical detail of the amendment and on that basis we are unable to support the amendment. But I have made clear what Labor’s position is with respect to the principle.

Question put:

That the amendments (Senator Siewert’s) be agreed to.