Business Statement

Next week in the House priority will be given to the remaining stages of the Limited Partnerships Bill, the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill, the Broadcasting Amendment Bill, and the Building Amendment Bill. Wednesday is a members’ day. The debate on the Budget Policy Statement will be held on Wednesday in place of the usual general debate. That debate is a 2-hour debate.

I thank the Leader of the House for that indication. Can he tell us what the intentions of the Government are with regard to items Nos 18, 20, and 21 on the Order Paper, those being the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill, the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill, and the Conservation (Protection of Trout as a Non-commercial Species) Amendment Bill?

Item No. 21 will remain on the Order Paper, giving trout a feeling of great protection despite the bill’s lack of passage. As I am sure the member is aware, the numbers are not in the House for the passage of the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill. As for the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill, time will tell.