Jan McLucas (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Milne. I really only can reiterate the assurance that I gave you earlier, that the legislation provides that the minister has to have absolute confidence before he or she can issue the closure certificate. That is the protection that I think you are seeking, the protection for the long-term liability for the material that has been sequestered. It is our view that the legislation does in fact provide that protection and it is our view that this amendment is, for the reasons I gave earlier, not necessary. I do understand your intent. We think it has been covered and we will not be supporting your amendment.