Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

It is very clear that on the last sitting day before Senate estimates, when these issues are normally discussed by the Senate estimates committees, the opposition have decided to come in here and pursue the matter through the chamber. I believe ministers have made their best endeavours to respond to these questions today. As the opposition well know, while in government their form in this area was extremely tardy and subject to action in the chamber, as we are seeing today on a regular basis. I again say that I have no doubt that ministers have made their best endeavours to respond and will be taking note of the comments made in the chamber as we proceed.