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

One of the great things that we enjoy on the coalition side is the ability for people not to have to read from the trade union handbook for their public comments. We actually allow our senators and members to say what they think and why they think it. Senator Canavan, of course, is a very good exponent of that and is supportive of that principle, as am I.

Does that mean that Senator Canavan always agrees with everything I say? I hope not, and the chances are not. Similarly, while Senator Canavan makes a lot of good sense and is an exceptionally good senator in this place with a great future in front of him for the benefit of the Australian people whom he seeks to serve, Senator Canavan has made some—