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

It obviously came to light when the magistrate refused to strike out the subpoena for the reasons. So you will note that a prerogative writ was issued to the single judge of the Victorian Court of Appeal alleging error on the face of the record with respect to the adjudication by His Worship—now maybe His Honour; I do not know whether they have changed that. But the point is that the amendment is narrowly cast. It is a technical amendment and indeed, as some senators have commented in the speeches in the debate on the second reading, it is not as broad as they have anticipated, with great respect.

Bill agreed to.

Bill reported without amendment; report adopted.