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

I am grateful to both Senator Joyce and Senator Evans for their responses. I note that they are not supporting these amendments. I indicate that I will not be seeking to divide on these amendments. Regarding the process that Senator Joyce, on behalf of the coalition, has been assured about, what time frame is there to look at the issue of business-to-business contracts for small businesses to give them that added layer of protection, Senator Evans? Further, can the minister advise what level of protection there is for small businesses in other jurisdictions, such as Europe? I understand that this concept of giving small businesses a similar level of protection to that which is provided to consumers is not unique.