Nick Minchin (SA, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I think he might be back in the job. Something tells me he is back! While this year has been interesting, next year will be even more interesting—it being an election year, one way or the other. The government have an interesting decision to make now that, as I understand it, according to section 57 there may be the grounds for a double dissolution. We all await with interest the decision of the government. Next year is an election year in any event. I certainly intend to, and I hope all senators do, have a good, long and relaxing Christmas break and come back refreshed for what no doubt will be another entertaining year.