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

Chair, with your indulgence, Senator Sherry did say earlier to Senator Ludwig if he kept talking he might talk himself out of support for a particular proposition. On this occasion, Senator Ludwig has in fact talked himself into gaining some support. I should indicate that, on the basis of the advice we have received items (2) and (3) are now supported by the opposition as well.