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

I am sure that Senator Moore could have done a lot better on her own, but undoubtedly she got a question from the questions committee that she was forced and required to ask. We know how it works on the Labor Party side. Let me say that on our side, if you were to assert that there is fear and intimidation, the fear and intimidation goes to such an extent that backbenchers feel comfortable making statements! I think that answers itself, does it not? That answers itself. I say that there is no fear and intimidation in any way, shape or form. However, I say that the government can do better in the service of the people of Australia. Of course, it can. It will, because it must for the sake of the Australian people. (Time expired)

Senator Kim Carr interjecting—

Senator Conroy interjecting—