David Norris (Independent)

I assume it is all part of its plan to get rid of this House, about which plan there is varying enthusiasm among the current membership of the party in this House.

According to my learned colleague, Senator Joe O'Toole, sections 58, 59 and 60 already contain provision for oversight and the issuing of regular reports. It would require a very substantial argument to convince an independent-minded person that this series of amendments is one the Government is likely to or would be well advised to accept. I am not persuaded to this effect.