Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I want to speak briefly on the matter. I think that Senator Fielding has misconstrued the report. It is not a recommendation; it is a suggestion for discussion. It has been circulated widely for this very purpose: to have discussion. We discussed it today during the adoption of the Procedure Committee’s report. While he has aired some valid concerns and some questions about the process, I am querying the reasons for the amendment. I might be incorrect, because it is only amending a suggestion. Is my interpretation of the amendment that has just been circulated correct?