Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

I agree to the question being divided so as to separate the bills, as indicated. The reasons for urgency of these bills have been set out in the statement circulated in the chamber. I point out to the Senate that so far this year only seven bills have been exempted from the cut-off which, including these bills, is the lowest number in any calendar year since this regime has been in place. I commend the motion to the chamber.