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

Senator Collins, I do not want to accuse you of tedious repetition, but nevertheless, having given the Sir Garfield Barwick Address myself, let me tell you what the Sir Garfield Barwick Address is. The Sir Garfield Barwick Address is a legal lecture. It is a legal lecture promoted by members of the New South Wales bar who form the New South Wales legal professionals branch of the Liberal Party. It is not an event of a political character, notwithstanding the fact that it is promoted by members of the bar who are members of the Liberal Party. It is not a fundraiser if, by 'fundraiser', you mean an event that makes a profit. It was provided for at cost price.

Senator Collins, you have referred to an endorsement on the acceptance form. My understanding is that that endorsement is to comply with statutory requirements of New South Wales election law.