Julie Collins (Franklin, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Community Services ) Share this | Hansard source

As I indicated previously, the government is not supporting the amendments. To be honest, the amendments as distributed would actually cause more red tape for businesses and for the agency. I particularly note that the member for Farrer talked about the last amendment of the legislation removing red tape. It is interesting and quite unusual, because the opposition are asking the minister to cause a legislative instrument to be repealed, which I cannot do because that is the role of the parliament. That indicates what these amendments are about. The government does not support the amendments. We have consulted widely with employers on this legislation. I believe that most employers understand the need for this legislation, because they know it will be good for businesses. I stand by the government's legislation.

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