Nick Minchin (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Hansard source

Can I conclude this second reading debate by thanking all those involved. While much of what was said did not have a lot to do with the Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006, we have noted with interest the remarks made on all sides. I believe there is majority support for the intent of the government in relation to this legislation. I note that we have been talking about this package of reform going back to when I was industry minister more than five years ago, so I am pleased to see we are at a point now where we can hopefully proceed to bring about this much-needed reform of petrol retailing in this country. This is very important legislation—timely and long overdue—of great benefit both to the industry itself and to consumers of petroleum products. I thank everybody involved and look forward to the timely passage of this legislation.