Senator KEMP (Minister for the Arts and Sport) (9:26 AM) —From the point of view of the government, of course we will be very happy to oblige. As Senator Greig knows, I always try to assist senators. But, Senator Greig, I do not want to unduly raise your expectations on this matter. I have noted before that I have difficulties understanding the Democrats' logic on this bill. They are opposed to exemptions, yet they support widening the exemptions. They are in favour of simplicity but keep on making the bill more and more complex. This is another test. We are opposed to the amendment moved by Senator Lundy and we think that it should be thrown out. Senator Greig, this will be a chance for you to act in a way that I would describe as logical; in other words, this is a chance for you to join with the government to throw this amendment out. But, Senator Greig, I do not want you to be under any illusions: we will be opposing your amendment, too.

The TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN (Senator Sandy Macdonald)—The question is that opposition amendments (5) and (7) be agreed to.

Question agreed to.

The TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN —The question is that opposition amendment (6) be agreed to.

Question negatived.