Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

The Family Court has requested this very amendment—that is, amendment (5)—to address the situation that Senator Siewert has mentioned. As I said, we do not want hundreds of people trying to overturn past cases because of the change in the legislation. This amendment will ensure that does not happen. In view of what Senator Ludwig said, Mr Temporary Chairman, perhaps we can put government amendment (1), then amendments (2) and (4) together, followed by (5), as three separate votes.