Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Banking and Financial Services) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, on the run, with some understandable difficulties given the circumstances of Senator Fielding. The program had to be rearranged to meet those particular circumstances. So on this occasion we will not be supporting the amendment. We are not sure whether it is necessary for the issue you have raised. We would like to examine whether there is a gap; we have not been able to do that. In respect of same-sex couples in the non-superannuation areas right across the board, we wish to undertake an audit of all discriminatory provisions. We will not be supporting the amendment.