Mr Tony Burke (Watson, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

I want to thank the government, particularly the Leader of the House, for the way this has been negotiated in good faith and remind members that the normal pattern for the time we finish each day has changed this week. In particular, to members on my own side: don't leave at five o'clock on Thursday. If those on the opposite side choose to, that's a matter for them. As the Leader of the House said, on Thursday we will be sitting using the hours of business that would normally apply on a Wednesday, and then the earlier finish won't occur until the Friday. It's important that members note that, because it is a significant shift. There is no need for any amendments or anything like that from the opposition; it has all been negotiated in good faith, and I thank the Leader of the House for that.

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