Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Brandis is right to highlight the talents of Mr Rudd and his family. They are a very talented family. I am in awe of the skills of those I have met. I am not aware of Jessica’s talent as an author, but I also noted that comment. Senator Brandis would be well aware that I do not comment on cabinet decisions—who voted for what, what was said et cetera. There is a longstanding practice, as all senators are aware, that cabinet ministers do not comment on cabinet processes or cabinet decisions.