Derek McDowell (Labour)

I will not say anything about that. I will start by stating the obvious. The position of people who lose their jobs will be improved once this Bill is enacted. The fact that we have not reviewed the major provisions of the 1967 Act in 36 years is remarkable because it has been calling out for revision for some time.

I am sorry Senator O'Toole has left the House. I sometimes think his vision is clouded by a residue of the smoke that fills the rooms in which he does these deals.