Peter McGauran (Gippsland, National Party, Deputy Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

Let us not embarrass him. He is now safely ensconced in agriculture, so we do not have to worry too much. Ministers have to take advice from a great many people. The fact that Mr Michael Kroger is known to Senator Kemp would not have given his views any added weight. It may very well be that the view of Mr Kroger or anyone associated with galleries is a worthwhile view. I suggest the member for Kingsford Smith not by sleight of hand impugn the reputations of either a highly admired and respected minister who did a great deal for the arts or an individual in the private sector properly representing legitimate interests.

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