Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

LM (—) (): Thanks, Senator Hanson. I think it would be fair to say that the approaches of the now Labor government and you on these matters have been divergent for a period of time. I do acknowledge that this is something that you have been vocal about for a long period of time, but I think it would be safe to say that the view of the Labor Party in opposition and now in government has been different from yours on these matters.

The one thing I agree with you on is that it is really difficult for the people and families going through these scenarios. They are doing it really tough. I'm fortunate that I haven't gone through it myself, but I certainly know people who have and I have observed how challenging it can be for people. That's why this legislation is about making it simpler for people. That is the objective of the government; that's what we're trying to achieve. That is the legislation before us today.