Alex White (Labour)

We need carefully considered debate on the matter in that committee and if necessary in this House — I have no difficulty with a debate in this House. It is not clear to me that the only way to resolve this matter is through another constitutional amendment. There is a real doubt as to whether that would be a sensible way to proceed. My party is considering the possibility of the matter being addressed through legislation. I presume the Government is also considering the various options. I know Senator Fitzgerald would always support a calm and reasoned debate. This is classically not an area for emergency legislation.