I join Senators Bannon, Tuffy and Leyden in requesting that the President consider referring the abolition of the dual mandate to the Supreme Court. While I do not wish to get involved in a debate on specifics, there is merit in the proposal that the President ask the Supreme Court to rule on whether the legislation is constitutional. I agree with Senator Tuffy that we should not pass unconstitutional legislation. Certain members of the Government who voted in favour of the Bill also believe it to be unconstitutional, which is a highly hypocritical and unsatisfactory position to hold. However, I respect their right to—