George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

This is what I said: it was not my wish that Professor Triggs be reputationally damaged. And so, as a matter of goodwill towards her and in earnest of my good intentions towards her, I did say to Mr Moraitis that I hoped Professor Triggs could be encouraged or would be willing to serve the government in other capacities. Now, I know you have difficulty grasping the notion that, because a person may be bad—