Lloyds Pharmacy motion
A procedural exchange clarified that the motion in question was No. 62, motion No. 11, and Senator Devine asked to have it taken without debate. The Leader said he had not been forewarned and preferred to defer it until next Tuesday, but left open the possibility of accepting it then.
Is the Senator asking for that to be taken today?
Comment on this
I am slow to take it today on the basis that I had no foreknowledge of the motion coming before the House. I do not want to divide the House on a very important issue, which I know was raised by Senator Gavan previously, but could Senator Devine wait until next Tuesday because it is important that we get proper notification of a motion?
Comment on this
Is there a possibility that the Leader would accept Senator Devine's proposal next Tuesday?
Comment on this
Yes, there is a possibility. I do not want to divide the House. I have not read the motion, to be honest. I do not want to fly blind on this. I am not against the motion. If the Senator could wait until next Tuesday, I would be happy to take it then. Could the Senator submit it again on Tuesday?
Senator Devine also raised the issue of the proposed sex offenders amendment Bill. This is being drafted with an update-----