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

Whilst Mr Rudd's leadership was dysfunctional, it was a beacon of light compared to Ms Gillard's.

This is an important occasion for our nation. This is a government that is in disarray. It is dysfunctional, it is no longer serving the needs of the Australian people, and the Senate should express an opinion.