Ruth Webber (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I think it was me that created some of that confusion—I was getting my versions of the amendment confused—but yes, it is ‘intended for’. To reiterate some of the comments that have been made in support of this amendment, whilst I appreciate the contribution made by Senator Patterson—and I think indeed we are all trying to arrive at the same result here—this was a concern that was raised, as has been mentioned, during the inquiry process with submissions and what have you. It was just our attempt to make it quite specific to ensure that the NHMRC need only issue a licence where donated eggs will be used for the purposes as outlined here and not for other purposes. It is actually trying to make it quite clear and not in any way to have people come in and interpret legislation in different ways and say that it is required for all ART eggs.