Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government won't be supporting the referral of this bill to the date next year. However, we will, subject to the will of this chamber, be moving an alternative amendment for an earlier reporting date.

In relation to the matter that Senator Patrick has raised: I do not have that advice before me. It's not a matter that one would normally debate with the Selection of Bills Committee. I would suggest that you raise the matter with the minister.