Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I am very happy to—and glad that I am able to—bow to Senator Hinch's experience in this matter, which is far more personal than mine. Attorney, I just wanted to follow this up with you by drawing your attention to proposed new subsection 104.20(3) of the Criminal Code, which says:

As soon as practicable after a confirmed control order in relation to a person is—

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Sorry, Senator McKim; the minister would like you to repeat which page you are reading from, please.

I may be operating with the language of a parliament in which I have previously sat, but I would regard it as clause 20 of the bill, which seeks to repeal a subsection of the Criminal Code and to substitute another subsection. Can I just ask your guidance, Chair. Is that described as clause 20 in this chamber?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: I am told it is known as item 20, Senator McKim. Thank you, Clerk.

Thank you, I appreciate your guidance, Chair.