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

Yes, it is pretty clear which side he is on, is it not, Senator Cameron? The whole question is based on a false premise. If you go back to Hansard and have a look at that question, you will see it begins with an entirely false premise. He then builds up the usual rant, but clearly Senator Birmingham has been got to. Clearly—

Senator Brandis interjecting—

You could stand up and tell Mr Abbott to support the charter of independence. Why do you not stand up, Senator Brandis, and ask Mr Abbott to support Mr Turnbull on this one?