Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Unfortunately not, as we would prefer the whole debate in this area to take place together. We have very real reservations about amendments (2) and (3) and we would not want a position where they go through and then are changed in relation to amendment (2) impacting in other areas, if the government would be minded. I understand some information still needs to be provided to one of the Independent senators, which is fully understood.