Johnston, Sen David

Senator JOHNSTON (Western Australia) (12:58): Minister, could you please explain, technically, the mechanisms by which, firstly, everybody is made aware of the provisions of the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 that come into effect upon proclamation? Is it a gazette; is it a parliamentary statement? What is it? Then if, as you have said, the steering committee presents a final report, how is it that all of the stakeholders will know the transition period, with respect to sanctions and permits, has ended?