Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Hansard source

Because of the way this amendment was drafted—I appreciate that advice has changed—for your information, the key part of clause (a) that needs to be addressed separately is the part in brackets, 'excluding government business'. Again, I'll look to the Clerk. If the amendment—

Senator Fifield interjecting—

I'll repeat that. If the amendment's paragraph (b) also included the words 'business other than that of a formal character', the amendment could stand on its own. Are you seeking leave to amend your amendment with those words?