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

The very simple answer to this is that we will do that which is necessary to implement Direct Action. That might mean some legislation, or it might need some funding or regulation. Whatever it might need, we will seek to introduce our Direct Action Plan, and we look forward to the support of the Australian Greens in that. I am saying this on the last day of this Senate sitting, because I am engaging in a bit of wishful thinking in that regard. But the simple fact is that we are determined to introduce our Direct Action Plan which we have taken to the people not once but twice, and that we believe is a good, sound policy. We will seek to implement it in the best way possible. As to the details on how it might be implemented, I am sure that my good friend and colleague, Mr Hunt, will be able to provide you with all of the details that I might not be able to on this occasion.