John Gilroy (Labour)

Senator Byrne's amendment proposed that the Minister, within 20 days, would act as set out. Perhaps the Senator has a point, but, legislatively, it is not possible because it requires the Minister to do something in law which is retrospective. Anything we do in the House must at least have some nodding acquaintance with lawfulness. I take Senator Bryne's point that the Minister, in the spirit of what the Senator said, might make himself available to do that but, legislatively, I do not believe it is possible.