Senator HARRADINE (9:53 PM) —I am not going to belabour the point. I was privileged, if I can use that term, to serve on the committee which reported to the parliament in its Netbets report last year. Or was it this year? Time flies. Yes, it was in March this year.

Senator HARRADINE —The chamber is not receiving second reading contributions. It will be out of order; there is no doubt about it. I hope you will declare me to be out of order, Mr Temporary Chairman Lightfoot, because we had an early morning this morning and it is now five minutes to 10.

The TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN —Very difficult, Senator Harradine, but I probably could.

Senator HARRADINE —On the running sheet, we are now dealing with clause 5, government amendments (1) and (2). Before I say anything further, I think I should declare an interest. I do have a TAB account and have had for some years—not that it has done me much good. I will be supporting the amendments that have been put forward by the government in respect of gaming. When this legislation was previously before us, I had an amendment of similar intent. I thought I would just mention that to the committee.

Whilst I am on my feet, I should mention that, in respect of those institutions, licence holders for whom licences had already been issued prior to the operative date should also be exempted, and this would cover Federals in Tasmania and various other organisations. I have had a look at Senator Harris's amendments in respect of that matter. It is my opinion that they do that job better than my amendments. When the time comes, if you do not mind, I would prefer you to call Senator Harris rather than me.