Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

The government will not be supporting these amendments, as they would substantially weaken the TEO scheme in what we believe is a fair and balanced piece of legislation. I'd just make a note of Senator Keneally's points. Andrew Hastie, the chair of the committee, is satisfied himself that the government amendments do address the committee's major issues, and he has said so himself in the House.

The CHAIR: The question is that amendments (1) to (22), (24) to (38) and (40) on sheet 8710 be agreed to.