The Clerk provides guidance on how senators can better support the drafting team by providing early notice of requests to manage the legislative program.
Speakers: Mr Henry Pike, Hon James McGrath, Senator Karen Grogan, Hon Jane Hume, Unknown Speaker
Law reformWorkplace cultureMr Henry PikeHon James McGrathSenator Karen GroganHon Jane HumeUnknown SpeakerSenate Finance and Public Administration Legislation CommitteeSupplementary Budget Estimates 2026–27Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, 26 Oct 20262697
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Hon James McGrath
>> Um Dorothy Dickster in a way. What morecan non-government senators do tosupport the work of you and and your
Mr Henry Pike
Um, I I think Senator that there's Iused to joke that you could tell whenthe legislative program for the Fortnitelanded in people's email um inboxesbecause that's when people suddenlywent, "Oh, that's right. I wanted to askfor some amendments in relation to thatbill that's up on Monday." Um if if youuh do have um thoughts about amendmentsthat you require to to uh for a billthen um the earlier you let us know themore quickly we can get that project
Hon James McGrath
>> I might move on to
Senator Karen Grogan
>> can I just there for one second SenatorMcGrath um just in the sense of anyrotation if anybody has other questionsor
Hon Jane Hume
>> I do, but I'm happy to keep going if youlike.>> What What time are we at?
Senator Karen Grogan
>> 9:50.
Hon Jane Hume
>> 9:50.>> So, we've only got 3 minutes. Why don'tyou keep going?