Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to indicate the Greens' support for this amendment. This is one of the issues that have become clear through looking at this legislation. Students, in a number of courses and for a number of reasons, may need to have their time extended, whether that is part-time students, or students who have had exceptional circumstances in their lives. It is only fair that we make sure those students are looked after, and not punished because of the rest of the mess that is unfolding under this scheme, which is not their fault or under their control. We support this amendment and—now that we have government support—we look forward to seeing the bill go forward.

The CHAIR: The question is that amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 7958 as moved by Senator Cameron be agreed to.

Question agreed to.