Fiona O'Malley (Progressive Democrats)

Is the process so long and complicated that it would stop a decision being made before the enactment of this Bill? Would it not be preferable to have everybody starting from the same position, that is, in modernised, updated legislation? Would it be possible to stop applications by people under the 1932 Act being taken in the light of this new Bill being drafted? Is it open to abuse in that it may be favourable for people to seek a licence, for whatever reasons, under more outmoded terms and legislation? Would it not be wise to have a close off date? Is that possible so all licences will be considered under the new legislation?