Division
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2026-02-05.26.2) introduced by Berowra MP [Julian Leeser](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/berowra/julian_leeser) (Liberal), which means it failed. ### Amendment text > *That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:* > > *"whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:* > > *(1) notes with concern that:* > >> *(a) Australia's tertiary education sector is significantly over-regulated;* >> >> *(b) providers report to multiple competing and overlapping bodies; and* >> >> *(c) some providers are required by law to deal with more than 300 different pieces of legislation and regulation;* > > *(2) affirms that the objective of tertiary education in Australia must focus on teaching, learning and research, and should otherwise be aimed at promoting a dynamic and innovative sector that provides a positive student experience, delivers value for money, improves Australia's productivity and supports Australian values;* > > *(3) further notes widespread concern among the tertiary sector and expert stakeholders about the drafting of this legislation; and* > > *(4) calls for this legislation to be the subject of proper and thorough scrutiny".*
House of Representatives, 2026-02-09. negative: ayes 41, noes 95.
Question
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2026-02-05.26.2) introduced by Berowra MP [Julian Leeser](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/berowra/julian_leeser) (Liberal), which means it failed. ### Amendment text > *That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:* > > *"whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:* > > *(1) notes with concern that:* > >> *(a) Australia's tertiary education sector is significantly over-regulated;* >> >> *(b) providers report to multiple competing and overlapping bodies; and* >> >> *(c) some providers are required by law to deal with more than 300 different pieces of legislation and regulation;* > > *(2) affirms that the objective of tertiary education in Australia must focus on teaching, learning and research, and should otherwise be aimed at promoting a dynamic and innovative sector that provides a positive student experience, delivers value for money, improves Australia's productivity and supports Australian values;* > > *(3) further notes widespread concern among the tertiary sector and expert stakeholders about the drafting of this legislation; and* > > *(4) calls for this legislation to be the subject of proper and thorough scrutiny".*
How each member voted
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