Rod Kemp (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for the Arts and Sport) Share this | Hansard source

Amidst the many talents of Senator Evans we can now add ESP. I think you have actually been able to predict my response, Senator, and for that I commend you, though it will not make you any happier. I have consulted closely with my advisers, whom you chanced to mention, and they assure me that this extra requirement is not necessary. The point is made that decisions of the registrar will be subject to judicial review in the Federal Court or the merits review and administrative appeals tribunals. These review rights include the ground that there has been an unreasonable delay in making the decision. I am further assured that the registrar’s timely responses will continue under this act, so I regret to inform you, Senator, we will not be accepting your amendment.

Question negatived.

Bill agreed to.

CORPORATIONS (ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER) CONSEQUENTIAL, TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER MEASURES BILL 2006

CORPORATIONS AMENDMENT (ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CORPORATIONS) BILL 2006

Bills—by leave—taken together and as a whole.