Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I asked a similar question earlier. I just wanted to note—and this will be my last comment for the two amendments—that regarding the Scrutiny of Bills Committee report their comments were that they remained concerned about the proposed approach and the limited information readily available as to the detail of the intended immunities and privileges. The committee drew its concern to the attention of the senators and left the question of whether the proposed modifications to the normal operation of the law, which may have an adverse impact on the personal rights or liberties of individuals, is appropriate to the consideration of the Senate as a whole. We felt that that should be taken out, and that is why we have moved this amendment.