George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

It is not inconsistent with the requirements of the Birdsville amendment. The position that Senator Joyce has outlined in his questions to the minister is an accurate representation of the legal position. In order to protect the Birdsville amendment, in the opposition’s view, the existing section 46(1AA), in its current form, and the existing section 46(1AB), in its current form, should remain.