Tertiary Education Legislation Amendment (There for Education, Not Profit) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Wednesday 5 February 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 5 February 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   Senator Jacqui Lambie introduced two bills aimed at capping the remuneration of senior public servants and university vice-chancellors at $430,000 per annum. She argued that current salaries were excessive, lacked transparency, and were disconnected from the financial realities of ordinary Australians. The legislation sought to impose statutory limits subject to parliamentary disallowance and administrative sanctions for non-compliance. The debate was adjourned after the second reading speech was delivered.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after leave was granted for the senator to continue remarks later.

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3. Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Senate

   Reference to Committee
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