Nick Xenophon (SA, Nick Xenophon Team) Share this | Hansard source

Chair, I would like your guidance. We do have some questions to ask of the minister. Is this the appropriate time to do so?

The CHAIR: Yes. We are in committee.

I just didn't want to lose that opportunity; I didn't want to blink and miss it!

The CHAIR: Please go ahead.

I would indicate, in broad terms, that my colleague Senator Kakoschke-Moore may have some questions on this, because she has worked very closely on this issue. I would be grateful if the minister could explain what these amendments do. On the record, it's a result of negotiations between various parties, including my office and that of Senator Kakoschke-Moore, in particular.

This was an amendment I moved that was passed in the chamber with the support of the opposition and others on the crossbench to deal with credit betting, a various serious issue because that can fuel gambling addiction. I understand there were some technical issues with it. I think it important that the minister explain what those amendments do. And I know that Senator Kakoschke-Moore has been forensically looking at this and has some questions in respect of it.