Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

It would be sensible not to proceed with this, what is effectively a time management motion, because it is a motion which seeks to deal with this issue conclusively today. What I am saying is that that is very reckless and very irresponsible. Senator Xenophon will not mind me saying that he has indicated to me that he has consistently been opposed to this particular change.

Opposition senators interjecting—

I do not think that Senator Xenophon can hear my contribution, Mr Acting Deputy President, because there is a bit of noise in the aisles. I think Senator Xenophon will not mind me saying that he has indicated to me that he has been consistently opposed to the improvements we have made to our financial advice laws.