John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Calare for his question. I am aware that this issue has attracted a lot of publicity. I am aware that a number of people, including one in particular for whom I have some affection—a good colleague of mine, who represents the state of New South Wales—and others, have voiced some reservations. Let me do my best. In doing this, I do not think I get things wrong in saying that this legislation passed the House without opposition from the Australian Labor Party.

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