Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026

Mr LEESER (Berowra) (10:20): I want to acknowledge the amendments made by the member for Curtin. I want to say to her that, in the coalition, we are reserving our position on these amendments. As we've said all the way along, since this bill was introduced, it does need very careful scrutiny.

We will form our final position on the basis of the scrutiny that's occurring in the other place. We will not be supporting these amendments in this chamber today for the same reason we're not going to support the government's amendments. That's not an expression of our view about the amendments or the policies or merits that lie behind it; it's about ensuring we get this right.

And can I say to the member for Curtin: I want to thank her for the engagement that her office has had with my office on the amendments. It's been appreciated; I appreciate the collaboration. Question negatived.