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

Mr President, cost-benefit analysis was part of the question. He calls for a cost-benefit analysis as a cover for 11½ years and 18 failed broadband plans. They could not take up one reasonable broadband plan put forward by those in the National Party. They at least understood the benefits. But, no, Senator Minchin has decided to be as lazy as he can be and to see if he can get Glenn Milne to write him out of the portfolio. He needs a promotion so that he can go back to advising Mr Turnbull. He needs more help than you can give him, Senator Minchin! Even you could not help him.