Senate debates Bills

National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Amendment Bill 2019; In Committee


Murray Watt

Murray Watt Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia

1:58 pm

Are we dealing with the amendment circulated in my name?

Cory Bernardi

Cory Bernardi SA, Australian Conservatives

We are dealing with the general vibe of the bill.

Murray Watt

Murray Watt Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia

I'll leave it and wait for the amendments.

Cory Bernardi

Cory Bernardi SA, Australian Conservatives

12:00 am

It being very close to 2 pm, I think the committee should report progress—

Murray Watt

Murray Watt Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia

I could get up and sing a song.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: The interjections are disorderly.

Point of order.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Were you seeking the call?

I was. I'm not sure if I have a 45-second point of order! Is there any other point of order?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: There is no point of order.

Progress reported.