Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise very briefly to speak on the Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 [2011] as Senator Brett Mason is walking to the chamber as we speak. I know that when Senator Mason makes his contribution he will be very eloquent in his contribution and his contribution will have a lot of relevant merit. I am sure that Senator Mason’s contribution, as he does with everything, will certainly enlighten the chamber and hopefully convince members listening to his contribution to vote the way the coalition will be voting on this matter.

While I am on my feet and discussing the merits of the legislation, I also indicate it was a worthwhile production from the time of the Senate this morning when we moved through for the first time a private senator’s bill with Senator Nash and those that contributed to a great debate.