Senator BRANDIS (Queensland—Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Vice-President of the Executive Council, Minister for Arts and Attorney-General) (14:48): I agree that the proposed changes are a huge step in the right direction and I welcome the contribution of all who have contributed to this discussion, including the Institute of Public Affairs. The Institute of Public Affairs—if you did not know, Senator Peris—is an institute that has been in existence for 70 years and is dedicated to the cause of the promotion of freedom. It is particularly concerned with section 18C, a concern which the government shares and which is shared by most people I know in this country. The way section 18C is constructed— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, on my left—Senator Singh and Senator Collins! Senator BRANDIS: The Institute of Public Affairs is not the only group of thoughtful people who have welcomed these provisions. The Human Rights Commission, speaking through the Human Rights Commissioner, has welcomed these provisions. Senator Peris, if you studied the provisions carefully, I think you yourself might acknowledge that they are a huge step forward. Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: When there is silence, I will give Senator Peris the call.