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Monday, 3 April 2000
Page: 13129


Senator BROWN (3:39 PM) —Madam Deputy President, I also seek leave from the Senate to make a 30-second statement.

Leave granted.


Senator BROWN —I accept what Senator Faulkner is saying. I gave notice of this motion three weeks ago. I believe the important thing is that the sentiment of the motion is transmitted to the House of Representatives and therefore I am not in the least precious about which way it takes. The debate is under way on the opposition's motion and I am happy for it to take that course. I would therefore accept formality being denied. Although I would have pursued it, I am not going to delay the Senate. I would rather get back on to Labor's version of this motion. I think that is what is important.