Ms Clare Tiernan:

With regard to the questions on the suspending authority, best interests, and fair procedures, the Senator can see from the head that the procedures that are going to apply will be set out in regulations. They will be set out in detail and the Bill is very much about fair procedures and ensuring fair procedures for all involved. The suspending authority will also be set out in regulation. It will take account of who it will be and the length of time that the person can be suspended for, as well as the escalation mechanism-----