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

Repeating misinformation time and time again does not make it true. Senator Cameron can seek to continue to peddle this misinformation but, at the end of the day, the reality is that the five examples that I have raised are very, very clear. What the senator opposite should accept is that, in general terms, we in Australia actually raise ourselves above the political debate when we are dealing with natural disasters. It is a sad reflection on the opposition and this new frontbencher, who is trying to make a name for himself by engaging in this tawdry activity.