Martin Ferguson (Batman, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Resources and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

I appreciate the comments of the member for Groom. Like the opposition, we await the Senate report to see if there are any other thoughtful proposals that can improve this bill. I give the member for Groom and the opposition an undertaking that in the lead-up to that Senate report and after it is received we will continue discussions. Our proposal to have this considered in the Senate as soon as possible will not stand in the way of seeking to conclude those discussions and of reaching an accommodation with the opposition. My office has commenced discussions with two Independent senators because of the importance of also consulting those senators who have taken an interest in these matters and are generally supportive of them, as is the opposition.

Question agreed to.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.

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