I am afraid the proposal by Senators Humphreys and Bacik to amend the Order of Business is in this instance both presumptive and anticipatory because the purpose of the Order of Business is to make arrangements for the taking of the business of the day. It is not proposed to take the Bill in question today. Therefore, however meritorious the Senators' cause, I suggest they find another way to pursue it. If the legislation was on the schedule for today, they would be entitled to oppose the Order of Business. Under the rules and regulations governing business, it cannot be anticipated that it will be scheduled next week. If it is scheduled next week, the Senators should oppose the Order of Business on the relevant day. I regret that I must rule the amendment out of order.

Committee Stage of the Bill was originally proposed for today, as indicated in the schedule, as originally published.

The Order of Business, as outlined by the Leader on behalf of the Government, is for today's business. I cannot deal with the business of next week or the week after. The Senators' amendment anticipates certain business being taken. However meritorious or valid their objections, this is not an appropriate time to deal with them. Consequently, I am ruling the amendment out of order with regret. The schedule is not a proposal to the House. I call the Leader to respond.