Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

We have had a couple of them: we have used 'cave' and 'lifestyle'. They are two things we have used. We will wave them in front of people, out of context, and we will say, 'How do you feel about that?' You have to go and answer the question. Invariably they say, 'Oh, I'm not sure,' or, 'That seems a bit odd.' Of course it is, because it was not provided in the context of the statement that was provided.

To be honest, I am not sure exactly what you think is the motivation for continuing to talk about issues that are in the margins. I can tell you what the people of Western Australia want to talk about, Senator Sterle, and that is the provision of services: 'Am I going to be included in a decision made by the Western Australian government or not?' That is a real matter for them, and it should be for us in this place. (Time expired)