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

I was in the chamber with the Prime Minister some time ago when the Prime Minister indicated that at 2 pm we would be seeking to have the debate concluded on the private member's bill—the Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012—moved by the member for Lyne that has been passed through this parliament with a second reading. We would have the concluding statements after that occurred. The Prime Minister also made a request, which Hansard will confirm, that the Manager of Opposition Business consult with myself, as Leader of the House, around the process. I offered to do that and the Manager of Opposition Business said he had other things to do.

It is a fact that the Prime Minister has indicated a process. There have been discussions with the crossbenchers. Everyone would be aware that at the meeting in this parliament today, as met on Monday, convened by the Independents, was a discussion between backbenchers of the government, the opposition and the Independents. (Time expired)

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