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

After 12 months of opportunistic delay and obstruction by those opposite, the coalition have finally seen the merit in supporting the reduction in binge drinking in our society. But what we now have is that the opposition in the Senate—and it seems to be led by those opposite—to deal with this bill in the Senate. They are not going to ensure that it is put on the program to be dealt with. Those opposite are now going to join with those four who did not support the bill and make sure that this bill does not get dealt with. That is what the opposition are now saying to this government. This government want this bill dealt with tomorrow as early as possible to ensure that we address the issues of binge drinking in our society. If you are going to stand up for your shadow minister in the House— (Time expired)