The government amendment proposed to clause 1 essentially would give effect to amendments that are proposed for other clauses. It may be wise for the committee to consider standing down clause 1 until other amendments related to part III of the Criminal Code in the bill are dealt with--to see what remains standing, so to speak. Then we could go back to clause 1 and ensure that it reflects the outcome of the offences in part III.
On February 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.