Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law) Share this | Hansard source

I was just concluding my remarks. Senator Abetz had raised a concern about the statement in the context of the committee amendment that Senator Bob Brown made and I was pointing out that my considered view was that the statement of Senator Brown in the context of the amendment we are considering was totally appropriate. From the government’s point of view, I do not think we are far away from wishing to proceed to a vote, subject to others who wish to express their view. I am not sure whether you are at that point yet, Senator Brown. You earlier indicated that you wanted some more time before we proceeded to vote on these amendments. Obviously other senators may wish to make a contribution, but it would be useful if you would indicate your wishes to the chamber.