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

I will make a very short contribution on the International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill 2013. I support the bill but I think it is worth expressing the concerns of a number of leading economic commentators, including Ross Greenwood from the Nine Network. I know this issue was canvassed by Mr Greenwood on the Leon Byner program on 5AA not so long ago. I think it is worth asking some questions on notice. I am not suggesting that there should be an answer now. With the conditions attached to a loan, as I understand it—

Senator Cormann interjecting—

I am conscious—