Cory Bernardi (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition do not support these amendments. We believe that, in the context of penalties, if someone has conduct that is worthy of a penalty then they should have an immediate penalty. They have had plenty of time in which to plan and determine whether or not they want to participate in this. Accordingly, they should have an immediate penalty and it should not be delayed—which would cause further distress. The coalition will be opposing these amendments.

Question put:

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