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

Senator Collins, let me make two points in response to your question, if I can be heard over the shrill, hysterical screeching of Senator Wong.

First of all, I will consider the evidence of all the witnesses before the committee when the evidence has been concluded. Secondly, Senator Collins, as I said to you a moment ago: as a member of this committee, how you can announce conclusions before all of the evidence has been received mystifies me. And, lastly, Senator Collins, you mislead the Senate. The matter was the subject of parliamentary scrutiny that week—