Maurice Hayes (Independent)

That point did occur to me, but I understand the concern expressed by the Senator. A distinction needs to be made between the provision of regulations to enable something to be done and the involvement of a Minister in that activity. There is no suggestion of that, but it would be improper for a Minister of any party to have a say in that process. It may be possible by the introduction of word in the section to the effect that the Minister may in general make regulations, but that it should be made clear that there is no intention to give power to any Minister to interfere in the day-to-day operation of the regulations.