House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 3)
19 August 2026
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House of Representatives Australian Parliament
00:00 - 00:47
Speaker 4
Everyone needs to go through university. In fact, we have a great deal of need outside the tertiary education system at the moment as well. But a lot of people in this place will remember and recognize the influence that universities have had on their careers and on their lives and on the broader lives and experiences of Australians. And so it's important we get this right and we actually listen to what the sector is telling us and not just impose what we think the sector wants us to impose. And the message that I've received from my constituents and from my universities is very clear, that we're making it too difficult for them to do teaching and to educate the next generation.
And when the focus is diverted away from that, we have a serious problem. Thank you.
00:47 - 00:52
Speaker 1
Question is that the amendment be agreed to and I give the call to the member for Bonner.
00:52 - 01:33
Speaker 3
Thank you, Deputy Speaker. These reforms reflect a simple belief held by Labor governments for generations, that education should expand opportunity, not entrench disadvantage. From opening the doors to higher education under Hawke and Keating to the reforms that we are delivering today, Labor has always understood that investing in education is investing in Australia's future. Bonner is home to almost 50 schools and I've made it my mission to visit each and every one of them. You'll be pleased to know, Deputy Speaker, I am almost there, only a couple to go.
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