Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

I think we are all agreed, Madam Acting Temporary Chair, that the legislation has not passed. If it had passed, guess what? We would not be in the chamber debating it. I am not sure, Minister, that that was a very helpful contribution—but thank you for it, nevertheless. Let us get back to the actual issue as to whether or not Seafish Tasmania's application has been prejudged by the ministers and this legislation is simply designed to ensure that the ministers' decisions, based on uncertainty—whatever that might mean—can be implemented.