Chairperson, I thank all the people who participated in the debate. However, I would like to correct a few inaccuracies. Firstly, I was accused of having bulldozed the Bill. This Bill was introduced to Parliament by us last year, and the scheduling of Parliament's work is Parliament's business. As hon Gaum says, they have taken into account a lot of public hearings because there were public hearings.
Secondly, with regard to what hon Lovemore was talking about, the department was asked to come and respond to each issue that was raised during the public hearings, and we went to respond. I don't know what she expected us to say. I don't know whether she expected us to come and say, "We accept everything. Thank you very much, good bye." We are not going to do that, even in the future. So don't expect us to do that. [Interjections.]
No, we are not making a mockery. We have to say ... [Interjections.] Why do you ask us to respond? [Interjections.] We have to respond and say, "We think this is reasonable; this is unreasonable because of a, b, c and d." So, if you think you are going to govern by default when you were not elected, you are not going to get it here. [Applause.]
Hon Gaum also addressed the issue of two weeks changing to five days. It is very clear. I don't think I want to respond to that. [Interjections.]