Division
The majority voted in favour of *disagreeing* with [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2021-08-05.18.1) introduced by Fenner MP [Andrew Leigh](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/fenner/andrew_leigh) (Labor), which means they failed. ### What is the purpose of these amendments? Kingston MP [Amanda Rishworth](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/kingston/amanda_rishworth) (Labor) [explained that](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2021-08-05.19.1): > *these amendments have one purpose—that is, to give families relief from childcare fees during COVID-19 lockdowns, when parents are asked to stay at home and not using child care but legally required to pay the full fees.* ### Amendment text > *(1) Clause 2, page 2 (at the end of the table), add:* > >> *5. Schedule 3* | *The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.* > > *(2) Page 12 (after line 25), at the end of the Bill, add:* > >> *Schedule 3 — Exception to duty to enforce payment of hourly session fees because of stay at home directions etc.* >> >> *A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999* >> >> *1 After subsection 201B(1)* >> >> *Insert:* >> >> *Exception because of stay at home directions etc.* >> >> *(1AA) The provider is not required to take reasonable steps in relation to a session of care provided by the service to the child if the child is not able to attend the session of care because of a law of a State or Territory (e.g. a public health direction) that:* >> >>> *(a) is enacted or made in reponse to the coronavirus known as COVID-19; and* >>> >>> *(b) restricts the ability of persons to:* >>> >>>> *(i) leave their homes; or* >>>> >>>> *(ii) travel a certain distance from their homes.* >>>> >>>> *Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in this subsection: see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code and section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act.* >> >> *2 After paragraph 201C(1)(a
House of Representatives, 2021-08-05. affirmative: ayes 42, noes 37.
Question
The majority voted in favour of *disagreeing* with [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2021-08-05.18.1) introduced by Fenner MP [Andrew Leigh](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/fenner/andrew_leigh) (Labor), which means they failed. ### What is the purpose of these amendments? Kingston MP [Amanda Rishworth](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/kingston/amanda_rishworth) (Labor) [explained that](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2021-08-05.19.1): > *these amendments have one purpose—that is, to give families relief from childcare fees during COVID-19 lockdowns, when parents are asked to stay at home and not using child care but legally required to pay the full fees.* ### Amendment text > *(1) Clause 2, page 2 (at the end of the table), add:* > >> *5. Schedule 3* | *The day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.* > > *(2) Page 12 (after line 25), at the end of the Bill, add:* > >> *Schedule 3 — Exception to duty to enforce payment of hourly session fees because of stay at home directions etc.* >> >> *A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999* >> >> *1 After subsection 201B(1)* >> >> *Insert:* >> >> *Exception because of stay at home directions etc.* >> >> *(1AA) The provider is not required to take reasonable steps in relation to a session of care provided by the service to the child if the child is not able to attend the session of care because of a law of a State or Territory (e.g. a public health direction) that:* >> >>> *(a) is enacted or made in reponse to the coronavirus known as COVID-19; and* >>> >>> *(b) restricts the ability of persons to:* >>> >>>> *(i) leave their homes; or* >>>> >>>> *(ii) travel a certain distance from their homes.* >>>> >>>> *Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in this subsection: see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code and section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act.* >> >> *2 After paragraph 201C(1)(a
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