The Government should be much more flexible in accepting legislation from sources other than the Government benches. If this House is to be seen as a legislative body, it should receive proposed legislation from the Opposition parties and the Independents. I and several of my colleagues, including Senator Henry, have put legislative proposals before the House. I have clear proposals in the area of the recognition of domestic partnerships and it would be helpful, in terms of the Government's programme, if that legislation came from this House, not least from a practical point of view.