Senate debates Motions
Higher Education: Student Services Amenities Fee
Cory Bernardi SA, Australian Conservatives
4:06 pm
Yes. The third time strikes a charm! I move:
That the Senate supports repealing the Student Services Amenities Fee.
James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Scott Ryan President, Special Minister of State
Leave is granted for one minute.
James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
The coalition strongly opposed Labor's repeal of the voluntary student unionism laws passed under the Howard government. For many liberals and conservatives, guaranteeing students the basic right to freely associate and not be forced to join or to contribute funds to a student union has been a lifelong principle.
Scott Ryan President, Special Minister of State
The question is that notice of motion No. 549, standing in the name of Senator Bernardi, be agreed to.