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Senator Brown, I will take that part of your question on notice, but I believe at this stage, until the House of Representatives has considered the message that was transmitted, which I signed last evening, and until they have acted, I cannot pre-empt what they might do or not do in respect of the bill that was transmitted. Secondly, in respect of the constitutionality of bills that originate in the other chamber, I believe that that is a matter that can be considered by the High Court should that be necessary.