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

Yet again the honourable senator has confirmed the embarrassment of riches on our side of the chamber—that there are all these potential leaders. The good news is that we are well and truly satisfied with the leadership of the Prime Minister and he will do a fantastic job right through to the next election, and after, because we have confidence in his leadership.

In relation to Ms Mirabella, can I say that her involvement in public life is something that I welcome, and I hope that she runs for the parliament again and is re-elected. What I can say to the people of Indi is that, in relation to Bruck Textiles of Wangaratta, I get more representations from Ms Mirabella looking after the interests of the workers there than the current member for Indi, and I think the people of Indi made a great mistake at the last election and I look forward to Ms Mirabella's return. (Time expired)