Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

As an aside, I would like to acknowledge all new senators, but particularly Senator Linda Reynolds and Senator Jacqui Lambie, both of whom have served this nation. This chamber will be the richer for them. I know that you have proudly served; and we are proud of your service.

At the last federal election, the Australian people voted overwhelmingly for change. That was represented in the other place after September, when parliament first sat, and today it is represented in this chamber with the new state representatives joining us. When we are considering these changes that the government believe are right for industry, I ask that we reflect on what our policies were in the run-up to the last election, and on what has been done since.

Senator Kim Carr interjecting —

Senator Cameron interjecting —