Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

As I said, we will be treating state and territory governments in this country with respect and as adults, unlike those opposite, who chose to exercise almost a command-and-control approach over education in this country.

But nevertheless, if the opposition are so keen to raise this issue and are so keen to talk about the sorts of concerns they have about the behaviour of state and territory governments perhaps they might want to consult with Senator Wong's colleague Mr Weatherill, who appears to have cut $230 million from the South Australian education budget, notwithstanding having an agreement with the former Commonwealth government. So if you are looking for an example, Senator Carr, that might be the one to use.