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

In response to the senator, I do respect his work on this matter. Democrat amendment (16) seeks to introduce further matters that the minister needs to take into consideration before deciding whether a body can satisfactorily perform its functions as a rep body. This amendment includes the concept of fairness of a body’s organisational structures and administrative processes. The government has already provided for that to be included. It also includes where a body has complied with a strategic plan, and of course, Senator—through the chair—the bill removes strategic plans. I do not think I need to say any more.

Question negatived.