Craig Emerson (Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Competitiveness) Share this | Hansard source

This is the sort of attitude that we get from the coalition. There is an opportunity here to ask questions and get answers to them. Instead of doing that, because she thinks that there is someone watching and there might be a political point to be gained, she has sought to use up the short time that has been available. Why is the time short? It is because of the manoeuvres that are going on the House of Representatives chamber right now and no doubt will continue to go on.

The process has been followed. It has been a correct and proper process to ensure the position is filled in a timely manner. There was a global search—

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