Gary Gray (Brand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service and Integrity) Share this | Hansard source

It is designed to accommodate current issues that are to be dealt with in the case of the splitting arrangements for judges and governors-general. In the current situation we do not have a law that covers that eventuality in sufficient detail. This bill attempts to deal with that. I do appreciate the detailed forensic consideration which the shadow minister is giving this bill. It is a consideration that the shadow minister brings to all of her interactions and gives all legislation. I appreciate the quality of the questions being asked, and I will get back to her with detailed answers to the specific questions that she has asked. I feel that is the best way to treat with respect and consideration the detailed questions that she is asking.

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