Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I have two amendments. The first is the relevant paragraphs of the amendment I have circulated, which puts in place a guillotine so the government is clear that the House will only have to stay for a short period. I'm in the Clerk's hands as to how this circulated amendment may need to be amended. Can I flag also a second amendment to enable us to conclude the bill we are currently on, which would be—I would like advice from the Clerk, if I may, as to whether this is necessary, given I didn't follow all of the verbal amendments. I move:

That in paragraph (a) after '4.30 pm' that the following words be added:

Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 and the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018.

It's not necessary? If I may, Mr President, so that it's clear in the chamber—Senator Di Natale may wish to listen—that the effect of this—

An honourable senator interjecting—

I've got a handwritten note that we scribbled in the division which you're welcome to have. As I understand it, the effect of this will be to ensure we finish the bill we are currently on.

Senator Cormann interjecting—

We'll finish the bill we are currently on and also the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018.

Senator Hanson-Young interjecting—

You're not listening. We're trying to help.