Pauline Hanson (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to contribute the thoughts of myself and other One Nation senators to the condolence motion for the former Senator John Siddons. John Siddons left his mark on Australia's manufacturing industry and contributed to the country through his years as senator and his role in the establishment of the now defunct Australian Democrats.

I did not know the honourable senator personally, but after going through his long list of achievements it is clear to me that even after leaving the Australian Democrats he continued in the grand tradition of their founder, Don Chipp, in always striving to keep the bastards honest. And this, I feel, is a sentiment that many Australians wish was a little more common in our parliament today. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family, friends and former colleagues during this difficult time.