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Tuesday, 23 May 2006
Page: 3


Ms GILLARD (Manager of Opposition Business) (2:12 PM) —Mr Speaker, as I believe you are aware, a number of parliamentarians would like to make a contribution on this matter. The opposition proposed a mechanism to facilitate that, which we thought was both highly appropriate and consistent with past practice. I understand that you have determined an alternative mechanism, and that is that indulgence will be granted to members in the Main Committee who wish to make a contribution on this matter. Could I clarify with you, Mr Speaker, that in using that mechanism of indulgence no member will be constrained from making a contribution.