Bob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

This one was under-rehearsed. This is not a kabuki drama. The Australian government accepted the recommendation of an independent review that Australian government civilian and military superannuation pensions should continue to be indexed by the consumer price index. The indexation of Australian government civilian and military superannuation pensions was subject to a comprehensive independent review in 2008. This review was conducted by Mr Trevor Matthews, an independent actuary.

Senator Johnston interjecting—

No, on the contrary, he is a very prominent actuary. To cast aspersions on his reputation is, I think, not only deeply offensive to him but—

Senator Brandis interjecting—