Senate debates

Monday, 14 October 2019

Bills

National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Amendment Bill 2019; In Committee

1:58 pm

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia) Share this | | Hansard source

Are we dealing with the amendment circulated in my name?

Photo of Cory BernardiCory Bernardi (SA, Australian Conservatives) Share this | | Hansard source

We are dealing with the general vibe of the bill.

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia) Share this | | Hansard source

I'll leave it and wait for the amendments.

12:00 am

Photo of Cory BernardiCory Bernardi (SA, Australian Conservatives) Share this | | Hansard source

It being very close to 2 pm, I think the committee should report progress—

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia) Share this | | Hansard source

I could get up and sing a song.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: The interjections are disorderly.

Point of order.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Were you seeking the call?

I was. I'm not sure if I have a 45-second point of order! Is there any other point of order?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: There is no point of order.

Progress reported.