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

As I was making clear, Senator McLucas has a long interest in the area. She was previously the opposition spokesperson. She is well regarded in the sector. She succeeds Mr Shorten, who had an excellent reputation in the area and was responsible for significant improvements in the support for people with disabilities and their carers in the term of the first Labor government. I think it is an excellent appointment. As I say, that has been clear for some weeks now. I look forward to working with Senator McLucas in that role. (Time expired)