Sarah Hanson-Young SA, Australian Greens
4:02 pm
I move:
- That the Senate—
- (a)
- notes that:
- (i)
- the National Human Rights Consultation delivered its report to the Attorney-General (Mr McClelland) on 30 September 2009, more than 6 months ago, and
- (ii)
- the Attorney-General released a statement that the Government will provide a response in the coming months; and
- (b)
- orders that there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Attorney-General, no later than 4 pm on 11 May 2010, the Government’s response to the National Human Rights Consultation report which was delivered to the Attorney-General on 30 September 2009.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
4:03 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
The government is giving serious consideration to the recommendations of the National Human Rights Consultation committee and the Attorney-General indicated when releasing the report that the government will respond in the coming months.
Kerry O'Brien Tasmania, Australian Labor Party
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Kerry O'Brien Tasmania, Australian Labor Party
The government recognises that Senator Hanson-Young’s motion, with the support of the coalition and the Greens, has a majority in the chamber. We will not be calling for a division.
Bob Brown Tasmania, Australian Greens
I did not hear the no to the request seeking leave. I am wondering who it came from.
Alan Ferguson Deputy-President
All I have to do is hear a no, Senator Brown. You do not have to hear it. I have to hear it and I did hear a no.
Question agreed to.