Senate debates
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Bills
Royal Commissions Amendment Bill 2013; In Committee
12:48 pm
Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water) Share this | Hansard source
Thank you for the question. As I say, I know you have taken a great deal of interest in this area of concern. Ultimately it is a matter for the royal commission; but, in terms of the federal government's approach to this matter, the government would encourage it to consider other inquiries. Obviously ultimately it is a decision for the royal commission to make a determination about, but the government would encourage consideration of other inquiries.
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
Bill reported with amendments; report adopted.
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