Senator BROWN(4.52 p.m.) —Senator Harradine might not be able to understand, but it is a perfectly reasonable amendment that the Democrats have brought forward. It is corroborated by section 21 coming down the line. We have not got to that yet. It is reasonable that the Democrat amendment be made, simply reflecting what that explanation further down the line has to say. Goodness gracious, Senator Harradine says he cannot understand what all the fuss is about. It is he who is making the fuss. We are supporting a very simple amendment that the government could have been well past by now if it had said, `Yes, that is consistent with the rest of our legislation. Let us accept it and move on.' The fuss is coming from the other side of the chamber. It is a fussy refusal to accept a simple word that would enhance and clarify this clause and ought to be supported.

   Question put:

   That the amendment (Senator Lees's ) be agreed to.