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permanent basis, and as a result of that dialogue, a free dialogue, a dialogue not mandated by the requirements of some Federal Minister, whether they might then get together to establish some better relationship, some better cooperation and collaboration.
Mr Speaker, I think the report is a good one, and I hope the Government will act on it promptly. I note this debate will not be wound up today. We will be concluding it, presumably, on the next day of sitting. I do hope that the Government does not let this thing lie on the table for a long period of time.
It will not budge the Senate. The Senate will remain opposed to amalgamation. I think that it therefore needs imaginative and early responses by this Government to ensure that those two institutions are not prejudiced by further delay. In particular, I strongly urge that the CCAE be reconstituted as a university at the earliest possible opportunity.
Debate (on motion by Mr Whalan) adjourned.
SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND TEMPORARY ORDERS
MR HUMPHRIES: Mr Speaker, I move:
That so much of the standing and temporary orders be suspended as would allow notice No. 2, private members business, to be called on forthwith.
Mr Whalan: We have no objection to that. Is that the one from yesterday?
Mrs Nolan: It is changing the date.
Mr Whalan: Changing the date from October to next year; is that right?
MR HUMPHRIES: That is right, yes.
MR SPEAKER: Are all members aware of what the motion is?
Members: No, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Would you please explain yourself then, Mr Humphries.
MR HUMPHRIES: Mr Speaker, it is private members business, notice No. 2, the motion standing in my name. I have moved that so much of standing orders be suspended as would allow this to be called on forthwith.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
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