David Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | Hansard source

Before we proceed to consideration of individual amendments, I have a number of matters I would like to raise with the—

The CHAIR: Senator Leyonhjelm, we are proceeding with the amendments.

Yes, I know we are, but we are in committee stage and questioning the minister is part of the process of the committee stage. That is what I am proposing to do.

The CHAIR: Just so we are clear, the question before the chair right now is the government's first amendment.

All right. I am foreshadowing the fact that, once we have dealt with that, I want to ask the minister some questions.