Debate resumed from 17 November, on motion by Mr Ruddock:

That the bill be now read a second time.

upon which Mr Latham moved by way of amendment:

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)   condemns the Government for:

(a)   withdrawing support for 18 to 20 year olds in families with incomes as low as $23,400 per annum; and

(b)   abolishing payments for 16 and 17 year olds while also slashing education funding, labour market assistance and job opportunities; and

(2)   calls on the Government to introduce education and training opportunities so that every young Australian has access to the education and skills needed for full participation in the workplace and society".