Senator PARRY (Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (9:38 AM) —by leave—The amendment that has just been circulated was literally handed to me just then. It has been raised at whips’ meetings that having amendments circulated a moment before we deliberate and vote on them is disconcerting. Could I ask that this motion be deferred until after the consideration of committee reports so that we can understand the meaning and intent of the amendment?

The PRESIDENT —I will intervene for a moment. If this is the case, one of the things that might accommodate the situation is to put it at the end of the list. Senator Parry, would that assist?

Senator PARRY —Yes.

The PRESIDENT —Senator Brown, are you happy for this motion to be considered at the end of the list?

Senator Bob Brown —Yes.

The PRESIDENT —I am just asking you, Senator Brown, as it is your motion.

Senator Bob Brown —Yes, I am quite happy to give Senator Parry time to look at it.