Senator ELLIOTT (Victoria) . - AsIhave alreadysaid that we are living in a civilized age, and such vindictive 'punishment is unnecessary, I intendto support the amendment. It is quite clear that some unfortunate employer will find himself gaoled under this proposal, for which no adequatereason has yet been advanced.

Senator PRATTEN (NEW SOUTH WALES) - I desire to draw attentionto thestate of the Senate. - [Quorum formed.]