Senator HARRADINE (10:30 AM) —I ask the minister in his response to give an indication to the committee of his view as to Senator Cooney's statement that it is judiciable. Isn't it a fact that the Prime Minister cannot simply ignore the recommendation that has been made by the nomination committee? Indeed, the provision of the legislation that we are considering says:

After considering the report of a committee established and operating as the Parliament provides to invite and consider nominations for appointment as President, the Prime Minister may, in a joint sitting of members . . .

If the Prime Minister simply ignored the recommendations of the committee, is it a fact that that matter could be tested in the courts? Could the minister indicate whether that would be the situation?