Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate that I support these amendments. I thank Senator Carr for his comments. My concern was that, with the bill as it stood, there were real concerns as to the scope of what a qualified audit could be. I believe that having this safeguard, making it a disallowable instrument, provides a level of scrutiny and a level of accountability. It still gives flexibility with respect to the extent of a qualified audit. Therefore I am pleased to support these amendments.