Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, with your indulgence, could I just alert members to an adjustment to the sitting pattern to facilitate debate on the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial responsibility for approval of RU486) Bill 2005. In order to try to maximise the ability of speakers to contribute to this very important bill, it has been agreed with the opposition that the sitting tonight will be extended until midnight. But there has also been an agreement that there should be no divisions called after eight o’clock, so people who have other arrangements should not be unduly disturbed. I thank the opposition for their cooperation. It is important that everyone has whatever chance they need to contribute to this topic.