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

Very briefly, can I indicate that I am pleased that the government is moving this amendment as a result of discussions that I had with the government. I believe it will make it fairer in those circumstances where a party could be disadvantaged. I think that there is still an emphasis on informality, but, where there is perhaps a disparity in terms of representation, particularly in the circumstances that have been set out, I believe the amendment will make it fairer and clearer for FWA to determine cases where leave needs to be sought for representation.