George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

The government does not support this amendment, merely because it is unnecessary. A review is already provided for and $150,000 of funding has already been allocated for the conduct of a review to commence in the 2016-17 year with an obligation to report to government by 31 December 2017. Senator Wright, you propose a review after two years. This was already announced, by the way, in the additional estimates. There is going to be review in 2016-17 with a reporting date of 31 December 2017—you were obviously unaware of it. In view of that, perhaps you might care to reflect on whether you wish to persist with this amendment.