Order of Business amendments
The Chair formally puts amendments seeking consideration of the Deaf Society motion and a Gaza debate; Senator Daly presses his amendment, while Senator Reilly withdraws hers after the Leader’s commitment.
Senator Mark Daly has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 63, motion No. 11, be taken today". Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
Yes. For the benefit of the House, we are not asking for the Minister to come in. We are just asking for the motion to be accepted.
Comment on this
Senator Reilly has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate on the situation in Gaza be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
The Leader has given his commitment to endeavour to bring the Minister to the House, so I will not press the amendment.