Larissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Thanks, Minister, for outlining that you think many of these amendments are already the intent of the bill. As you and I both know, the fact that you've said that also means that, when people are interpreting this bill, they can rely on that, so thank you. But just one question of clarification: in relation to amendments on sheet 1641, when we're talking about people who are experiencing versus those who have experienced, my ear picked up two things that sounded contradictory, so I'm just seeking your clarification. You said it was a flexible concept, but you then also said that people could use other forms of leave.

Could I just ask you to clarify whether it is your view that the current wording in the bill, which says that the leave is available to those who are experiencing FDV, is a broad enough definition to encompass those who have experienced it, or are you saying that, if it is a past abuse, you can use other forms of leave? It is a very important clarification.