Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

We both share the view that we do not want to increases costs or litigation as part of this process, but we believe there is greater benefit in defining ‘genuine steps’. NADRAC states in its report that ‘genuine steps’ is a phrase that can usefully be given its ordinary meaning in the circumstances of any particular dispute. Clearly, there is a difference of view in regard to these matters. I acknowledge Senator Brandis’s interest and knowledge in these matters, but the government’s advice is that its approach will give a better result and responds to the committee’s concerns in way that we think will improve the legislation.