Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Chisholm, I move:

That—

(a) the provisions of standing order 115(3) not apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal Bill 2024 and related bills; and

(b) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 the routine of business from after the consideration of proposals under standing order 75 till 7.30 pm be:

(i) consideration of the Administrative Review Tribunal Bill 2024 and related bills, and

(ii) government business only.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

That's very short. Thank you, President. The coalition opposes this motion. We have on the agenda today two business of Senate items that will not be able to be debated this afternoon if this motion passes. It reflects the brave new world of the Labor-Greens government in this country, which is why we are opposing this. It is actually stifling democracy to do this little deal and stitch things up the way you are, like you will on a number of bits of legislation. It's just a shame. Democracy can go bye-bye as a result.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that government business No. 2 standing in the name of Senator Chisholm and moved by Senator Gallagher be agreed to.