Cory Bernardi (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

In the time that I have allotted I am going to say that Senator Dastyari's statement to this chamber is wholly inadequate. Not only has Senator Dastyari sought to hide behind the fact that he has fulfilled his parliamentary obligations, but he has not detailed how it came to pass that a company with strong links to a foreign country has paid his personal responsibilities and obligations to the Commonwealth. Fulfilling the technical requirements of this parliament is one thing, but the intent and integrity—and the question marks that now hover over Senator Dastyari's head—are things he needs to explain.

Senator Wong interjecting—

Senator Wong and her ilk may decide to cover up for Senator Dastyari in some sort of protection racket, but it is not good enough for us in this place to have these sorts of things hanging over their heads and undermining the confidence in the politicians in this place.

Senator Wong interjecting—

Hang your head in shame, Senator Wong, because you and Senator Dastyari stand condemned.

Honourable senators interjecting—