Senator WRIGHT (South Australia) (14:15): My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis, regarding the extension of preventative detention orders in the foreign fighters legislation to be introduced today. The COAG review of counterterrorism laws recommended preventative detention orders be repealed. Reports by the former Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, Bret Walker SC, also said that these orders are not effective, not appropriate, and not necessary. Why, then, is the coalition government proceeding with legislation against this expert advice and extending powers that Mr Walker has said 'are worse than useless'? Senator Ian Macdonald: I rise on a point of order. Mr President, I think there is a standing order prohibiting questions about matters that are already on the Notice Paper. I would ask your ruling on that in relation to this question. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Macdonald. The matter is actually referring to a notice of motion to introduce a bill. It is very close, but I will allow the question on this occasion. The Attorney-General.