Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 243 by deleting paragraph (4) subparagraph (ii).

Leave granted.

I move the motion as amended:

That the Senate:

(a) supports the 20th anniversary of the International Day of the Family on 15 May 2014;

(b) recognises families as the foundation of our society through which our society thrives and flourishes;

(c) acknowledges families are entitled to receive tax benefits to compensate for the cost of raising children, including the recognition of the need for horizontal tax equity for all families; and

(d) calls on the Government to:

(i) ensure that families with dependent children receive adequate financial recognition for the cost of raising children.

I seek leave to make a short statement.