Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Education and Training) Share this | Hansard source

Reflecting back on the debate this chamber had last week, it is quite insightful to look at the different positions that were taken around the chamber. We saw Senator Xenophon and Senator Hanson seek and secure assurances in relation to the remote services that I mentioned before. We saw the Greens move amendments. We saw Senator Hinch move an amendment. We saw Senator Leyonhjelm move an amendment and Senator Lambie propose an amendment. But what did those opposite in the Labor Party do? Did they come in here with any amendments, any alternative proposals? Not one single amendment from those opposite. All they did was oppose, all it was was negativity, because they have had not one constructive idea in this place.

Whilst disappointed at their lack of constructive ideas in relation to child care can I on the record though note approvingly of one unrelated matter from the opposition—Senator Farrell's tie today. I endorse what I suspect is the sentiment from Senator Farrell of cheering on the AFL women's premiers, the Adelaide Crows. (Time expired)