Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, I congratulate Senator Joyce on his recent elevation. I understand you are now the Leader of the National Party in the Senate. I am hoping that means it comes with portfolio, as opposed to Senator Boswell’s term. I look forward to that.

Dr Cutler’s report has only just been handed to the government. I am sure we will be considering all of the points raised when we go to releasing a white paper, which my colleague the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr, has carriage of. I am sure, had you asked Senator Carr the question about Dr Cutler’s report, that you would have received a far more comprehensive answer than I am able to give. I am quite happy to take on notice the rest of that question and to get you information. As I said, I am sure had you asked Senator Carr that question, you would have received a far more fulsome answer.