Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I do not think there is any disagreement about the intent to make sure that the parent is able to understand the information being given to them. We are not supporting the amendment because my advice is that interpreters will be made available when needed. We are not seeking to commit to a suggestion that they must be there and must be able to speak to the parent in their first language if that parent is in fact fluent in English. It is policy that people can be available to provide interpreting but we do not intend to mandate it given that on many occasions it may not be necessary. Question negatived.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.