Santo Santoro (Queensland, Liberal Party, Minister for Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

I think I understand Senator Patterson’s contribution correctly. I will personally brief Minister Brough in relation to the concerns and the issues that you have raised. I will ask him to consult with you further with a view to providing you with the assurances that you have sought. I assure Senator Patterson that, if there are unintended consequences from this amending bill as a result of the lack of clarity that she has brought to the attention of the Senate, I am of the view that Minister Brough, the relevant minister, would be more than happy to discuss the matter further with her with a view to clarifying it, either through the provision of what legal advice he may have available to him now or through some other consequential and minor amendment—if that is required. I hope that assists you and assures you somewhat, Senator Patterson. It certainly would be of assistance to us here in terms of considering and progressing this legislation.