Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I missed most of what Senator Ludwig said but I think he has outlined our agreement appropriately, as I apprehend it and as has been related to me by Senator Abetz. The purpose of this cooperative arrangement between the coalition and the government is to enable the condensate bills to be debated. Because it is very difficult to give an indication as to just how long it will take, the proposal set out in the motion—perhaps I could describe it this way—may put in place arrangements that are not required. Rather than inconvenience colleagues and inconvenience the Senate we have agreed between us that we will see how it goes and then we will be in a position to deal with the motion if it needs to be relied on by the government.

Question agreed to.