I hope today's proceedings will prove to be a valuable step in the consultative process feeding into one of the most important legislative processes that will occur in the lifetime of this Government. I have committed myself to a consultative approach because the issues with which we are dealing are of huge importance. As I said previously, reform in this area is not just another process of modernisation or policy initiative. It is not an area for casual experimentation but one of such serious importance that we have to get it right. I trust Senators will bring a sense of perspective and informed comment to the consultative process.