Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I will never get an opportunity to see that in the next period of time. Again, it all smacks of something that is being rushed. This is absolutely important. I am really pleased that you have that explanatory memorandum. As you would be aware, Minister, the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians recommends the abolition of section 51, part 26, of the Constitution that refers more broadly to the race powers. Are you a little uncomfortable given that the expert panel specifically recommended that it be abolished? Is this a signal to the panel about the government's acceptance of that recommendation?