The supposed policy objective of this bill is to promote and improve the Oranga Tamariki welfare system and, subsequently, the outcomes for children and young people in New Zealand. This in itself is laudable, but National believes the Government is risking the safety and welfare of children by steaming ahead with this bill despite its significant flaws and despite the significant opposition to it from the public and the sector. The safety of our babies, our children, our young people is of utmost importance, but National cannot and will not support a bill that weakens protection for children—as this bill does.