Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

It is clear that Senator Conroy has been answering the question, advising the Senate about foreign banks which may be forced to withdraw from Australia. It is an important issue. You should listen to him because the actions of the Liberal Party in this area are disgraceful. In answering the question, it is appropriate to hold the Liberals to account in respect of what their position is on the matter while remaining directly relevant to the question.