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Senator SCARR (Queensland—Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (17:06): I seek leave to make a very short statement. Honourable senators interjecting— Senator SCARR: No, I'm supporting it, but I just want to answer one of the points. The PRESIDENT: Well, it's not a debating point, Senator Scarr.

Leave not granted. The PRESIDENT: The question is that business of the Senate notice of motion No. 1 standing in the name of Senator Payman be agreed to.