Senate debates

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Bills

Remuneration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; In Committee

7:43 pm

Photo of Nick XenophonNick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I am not sure what Senator Fifield's view is on this. I think we all acknowledge that the tribunal's decision making must be independent, but would that independence be in any way compromised if there were a requirement, for instance—and it will not be debated on this occasion—for the tribunal to hold public hearings and consider a broad range of evidence before reaching a decision, without in any way influencing what that ultimate decision may be? Is that something that the government would consider as in any way interfering with the independence of the tribunal?

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