Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

That will be a decision that will be made. The discussions that I have had with senior members of the opposition, particularly the Manager of Opposition Business, have centred on a short period of sitting tomorrow to deal with the bills. That is the intention of the government—a short period of sitting; not extending parliament. I understand that members of both sides of the House would have made arrangements in their electorates later on tomorrow afternoon. So the attempt will be made by the government, and I think with the cooperation of the opposition, to ensure that minimal extra time is spent in the House beyond that which is scheduled. I think that is in the interests of the House, certainly in the interests of the members, and I think will be to the relief of the parliamentary staff as well, whose consideration also has to be taken into account.

Question agreed to.

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