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

First, I reject the description and the statement that was asserted by Senator Ludlam in his question. Can I simply say that this is an evil death cult which has ramifications all around the world, including in Australia, and we do need to take decisive action. What that decisive action may or may not mean will be determined by us as to what is in the national interest and in the international interest according to the rule of law. Can I tell you one thing: the death cult have never abided by the rule of law, and we see their behaviours around the world as evil. Senator Ludlam shakes his head. If he thinks beheading on video and children holding the head are something that is not to be fought and not to be condemned then we are on a different page. (Time expired)