Rex Patrick (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

You're now talking about a change to the legislation, as opposed to a regulation. Legislation comes back and we vote on legislation. Regulations can be brought to this place simply by a tabling from the minister. The example that has been provided to me by the department is in fact a regulation. I still haven't got an answer to the question about whether it's allowable or disallowable. It's not a debating point; it's simply a question of fact. I don't understand what the answer to that is. I'm desperately trying to find that answer, and you could assist me. My default is that if I don't get the answer I'll end up supporting Labor's amendments.