James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government is considering this order. There is an issue about the extent to which the order imposes obligations on House of Representatives ministers. The Clerk of the House of Representatives has provided advice that an order of the Senate cannot bind House of Representatives ministers. In view of that, consideration is being given by the government to how or whether this order can or should be complied with.