Division
The majority voted against an amendment to the usual second reading motion, which is "*that the bill be read a second time*" (parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill). This amendment was introduced by Victorian Senator [Steph Hodgins-May](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/victoria/steph_hodgins-may) (Greens). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes the need for broader reform to make early childhood education and care universal and high-quality; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to establish an independent national Early Childhood Education and Care Commission, which should:* > >> *(i) have regulatory powers to monitor and enforce compliance with the National Quality Standards,* >> >> *(ii) be tasked with leading national coordination and sector-wide reform, and* >> >> *(iii) drive the long-term transition to a free, universal and high-quality early education system".*
Senate, 2025-07-31. negative: ayes 13, noes 27.
Question
The majority voted against an amendment to the usual second reading motion, which is "*that the bill be read a second time*" (parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill). This amendment was introduced by Victorian Senator [Steph Hodgins-May](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/victoria/steph_hodgins-may) (Greens). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes the need for broader reform to make early childhood education and care universal and high-quality; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to establish an independent national Early Childhood Education and Care Commission, which should:* > >> *(i) have regulatory powers to monitor and enforce compliance with the National Quality Standards,* >> >> *(ii) be tasked with leading national coordination and sector-wide reform, and* >> >> *(iii) drive the long-term transition to a free, universal and high-quality early education system".*
How each member voted
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Related bills
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