Senate debates

Wednesday, 15 August 2007

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008

In Committee

9:57 am

Photo of Chris EvansChris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate, then, to the minister that, in the spirit of goodwill and to give effect to his stated intention, if he were to move an amendment to reflect that in this amendment before the chamber, Labor will support it. If the minister seeks to amend it by changing the annual review to two years, we will vote for it. Let’s give some effect to the government’s stated intentions. If you are happy with that approach, Minister, amend the Democrats amendment, change the 12 months to two years, and we will vote for it.

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