2. PRIOR POLICY AND POLITICAL POSITIONS Indicate whether the Government has previously taken a position on the issue in question, either in a pastor current election platform during debate or votes while in opposition or in any similar previous fashion, and indicating specifically what those positions were. (To be prepared by the Minister’s Office) 3. PARLIAMENTARY ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS Outline expected reaction of all parties in the House and Senate. Highlight any potential areas of agreement between each Party and the Government position, as well as differences. Identify any shared positions and differences among Opposition Parties. Refer to platform and campaign commitments where applicable, as well as past positions in Parliament. (To be prepared by the Minister’s Office and the Department)