Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the minister. Minister, I think you indicated in your closing remarks that Defence Minister Smith will make some kind of statement to the parliament or to the general public when—is this it?—we lodge instruments of ratification or something of that sort. Firstly, could you please describe for me if that is the sort of non-legislative measure that you mean. Secondly, why is that not being provided to the parliament as we are debating the bill?