Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—As I understand it, Senator Parry has just sought in the committee to report progress. We have just gone into committee. There was no explanation for that, so could Senator Parry provide some explanation. We would not want to be in a position where the opposition are not proceeding with IR. I think we are all ready to proceed. Could he provide an explanation and then we will get to where we need to get to shortly. I can guess what it is, but it might be helpful if he lets us all know—and the gallery might be interested too.