Rex Patrick (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I just wonder whether Senator McKenzie will confirm, noting her position, that—

Senator Davey interjecting—

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Senator Davey, could you return to your seat. I don't believe I was able to understand the gist of the statement, because it wasn't finished. I might come to you in a moment.

I would like to understand, in relation to the amendments moved by Senator McKenzie, and noting that the amendments moved by the National Party tonight are inconsistent with the views of the cabinet: is this an indication that Senator McKenzie will not be taking any cabinet position in the Morrison-Joyce government?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Senator Patrick, as much as I am interested in the question you're asking, I don't believe it is actually a point of order.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR (19:31): The time allotted for debate on the Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021 has expired. In accordance with the resolution agreed to this evening, I will now put the questions on the remaining stages of the Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021.