Senate debates

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Bills

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2019; In Committee

7:40 pm

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

So the government's amendment has significantly raised the bar. I want to get an understanding. That's not the number that the Attorney is setting; that's a safeguard, as far as I understand it. Is that correct? You announced tonight the appointment of an additional justice. I want to make sure that that's a safeguard rather than a target number.

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