Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

They passed some legislation in the Western Australian parliament, which was challenged in the High Court. In the final event, as honourable members know, the Australian Taxation Office was represented. The Commonwealth was represented. The legislation was struck down on a basis that was—I suspect the honourable member and I might be able to find common ground on this at least—fairly predictable, and it came to an end. But the reality is that the interests of the Commonwealth were always protected. The interests of the ATO were always protected. But, it has to be said, this endless litigation is continuing and the only beneficiaries are the members of the legal profession.

Mr Taylor interjecting—

Mr Conroy interjecting—

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