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

I thought it was important to set out the basis of why I support this particular motion, and that is that I believe the bill has merit. In a sense, it will save me doubling up on my comments in relation to support of the bill. I am grateful for Senator Cormann’s point of order—even though you have ruled, Mr Acting Deputy President, that it was not a point of order. The point is: I think it is important that I make clear why I support the motion. I support the motion for the reasons set out in terms of the policy rationale behind this bill. That is why I think it is important that we support the suspension of standing orders, and I have set out in my remarks why I support this particular move. I think it is important to set out the background for that.