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

I find it absolutely unbelievable. I do not have an argument with you on this, Senator Xenophon. But why would we need a writ of mandamus to make a public servant carry out the responsibilities under the act that they preside over? It is absolutely ridiculous. Again I indicate that I am with you: if this Nigel Hadgkiss is leading the ABCC then I predict all sorts of problems. All the vision that you have for the ABCC, no matter how flawed that vision is, will never come to fruition if Nigel Hadgkiss is leading the fair work building commission. If anyone ever deserved to lose their job it is that guy. I have spent my life saving people's jobs, but this is one job that should go. Nigel Hadgkiss incompetent, overbearing, secretive and he thinks he is the J Edgar Hoover of Australia. That is who he thinks he is. He should go—I agree with you, Senator Xenophon.

The CHAIR: The question is that the amendment as moved by Senator Hinch on sheet 8022 be agreed to.

Question agreed to.