David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! It being almost 4.30 pm, I propose the question:

That the House do now adjourn.

Philip Ruddock (Berowra, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I require that the question be put immediately without debate.

Question negatived.

Roger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on a point of order: I understand that there are arrangements in place that would facilitate the Attorney-General in this matter, but no agreements have been made in relation to the subsequent tabling of any reports at this time. As a consequence of the agreement, the opposition did not divide and is allowing the Attorney to proceed.

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I note the comments of the Chief Opposition Whip. We might have further discussions between the government and the Chief Opposition Whip over this. In the meantime, I call the Attorney-General.