Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024

Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (21:05): We've had very extensive conversations over a long period of time with the opposition, with the Greens, with Senator Pocock and even with Senator Rennick. Senator Rennick interjecting— Senator FARRELL: Well, we might have to agree to disagree, Senator Rennick.

The number of amendments that you've put into this legislation suggests to me that you had a pretty good outing. Throughout this whole process, I've been willing to talk to anybody who wants to talk about electoral reform. I've invited people to come forward with their ideas.

If the opposition choose to do that, and I choose to respond—I think that's a good thing, Senator Lambie.