Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Committees

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee; Report

6:46 pm

Photo of Doug CameronDoug Cameron (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

On the Legal And Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee report, I am glad I was here to listen to Senator Macdonald's contribution as chair of this report. Senator Macdonald's comments have to be taken in the context of his behaviour when dealing with the Human Rights Commission, especially Ms Gillian Triggs, the Human Rights Commissioner. It is clear, and it is on the public record, that Senator Macdonald has a particular dislike for the commissioner. Senator Macdonald was reported in the press as to be bullying in his approach towards the commissioner. When you talk about rules being followed and when—

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