Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

It is clear that we are not going to get specific answers to the specific questions. It is out of either ignorance or arrogance—the government can take its pick—but, quite frankly, the government should treat the Senate with more respect than to just repeat what the legislation says in relation to a CEO’s termination. It is something that was well canvassed. When justification of this provision was sought at Senate estimates, each and every example that was proffered was shown to be completely or substantially different from the legislation we are dealing with. I am not going to labour the point or delay the chamber any longer on these matters, but this now indicates the heights of arrogance that this government has reached before its first anniversary.