Senate debates

Thursday, 7 September 2017

Bills

Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment (Defence Force) Bill 2017; In Committee

1:14 pm

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Any senator can refer the regulation, as a disallowable instrument, to a committee for review. Any senator in this chamber can do that. The Henry VIII clause is not intended for regular use and may never be used. It is a safety net for any unintended consequences of this change.

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