Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I can advise the Senate of the facts—not the opinions; the facts. The fact is that the task force returns its first report in August and it may of course lead to further ongoing recommendations to responsible authorities relating to the improvements or actions that need to be taken. The fact also is that the opposition has opposed this program, yet is only too happy to turn up to the openings and claim credit for any initiatives that are taken to improve opportunities for Australian children. It is time for the opposition to come clean. Which of these programs will they stop? Which schools will they prevent from getting access to the biggest program the Commonwealth has ever seen in terms of improving opportunities for the children of this country? It is time for the opposition to come clean. It is time for the opposition to state what its position is. Do you support children getting these services or not? (Time expired)