Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I will just reiterate some of my earlier remarks for the benefit of the minister. I acknowledge the work that is being done by the government. When the previous government dealt with this, it was an emergency response. We acknowledge the time that it takes. It is a very difficult area, and we run the risk that, if extended legal proceedings take place, it will put at risk some of the principal planks of the intervention. That is something the opposition would be opposed to.

Question negatived.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.

Bill reported with amendments; report adopted.