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

They scoff over there. It is the same scoffing they gave to Kevin Rudd before they knifed him. It is the same scoffing they gave to Julia Gillard before they knifed her. We know what the Labor Party get up to—knifing leader after leader.

I have every confidence that Senator Johnston will remain in the ministry for as long as he wants, and I am very hopeful that Senator Sinodinos will return to the ministry as soon as possible, because both gentlemen are committed to the service of our nation.