Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Johnston for his question and his continuing effort to fight the WA state election in the Senate chamber. I am sure it will prove just as unsuccessful as on previous occasions. To correct the record, I actually represented the Prime Minister at the launch, not Senator Wong, but I did have the pleasure of sitting next to her. They chose her as the speaker, though, because she is much more eloquent than me, and she gave a very interesting and encouraging speech.

As the senator would be well aware, ALP national policy provides for states to make their own decisions about how they develop their uranium reserves. South Australia is seeking to maximise its uranium sale capacity. The Western Australian government take a different view. That is a view that they are taking to the election, and one can at least give them credit for being very clear with the public about their position. (Time expired)