Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

Just for the record, the government does not support the proposed amendments. The government’s position on this issue is very clear and well known. Senator Johnston outlined the government’s position in more detail in the previous debate. I will not traverse the same ground and detain the Senate any longer, but this is a matter that was the subject of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission report, which was handed down three months ago. The government is considering that report. In relation to these amendments, the government is opposed to them.