Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

The Greens circulated amendments quite similar to this back in 2009 when we were first discussing, or thought we were going to be discussing, this bill. We had similar concerns with the bill and we thought some of the measures could go a bit further. I was not necessarily concerned as to whether it went in the legislation or in some other form like regulations, as long as they were addressed by the government.

I mentioned in my speech on the second reading debate that I had withdrawn the amendments because the Greens had come to an agreement with the government to implement our concerns through regulation. I have tabled that letter. I do not know whether it has actually been circulated yet, but I did table the document. The Greens cannot support the amendment, but I do hear what Senator Cormann is saying. As long as we keep our eye on the ball and keep the pressure on the government to deliver on the promises they have made through the regulations, I think we can move forward.