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

I can only say that I support 100 per cent, as I am sure you do, Senator Ludlam, the comments of Mr Turnbull earlier today. Mr Turnbull talked about the importance of not having your business interests conflicting with your media interests—Mr Turnbull, who understands the concept of public trust journalism. Mr Turnbull was right. I can only agree with you that it would be a destruction of the Fairfax company, ultimately, if it agreed to give up its charter of editorial independence. This is a vital part—

Senator Brandis interjecting—

She is welcome to be on the board; she is welcome to launch a takeover. She can do either of those things, because that is the law. But what is vital is that the editorial charter be maintained. (Time expired)