Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

It is really interesting to see what the priorities are for the Australian Labor Party. Here we have important discussions about the future of our economy and the future of the security of our nation and all the WA Labor Party can bring into this chamber is the discussion of preferences. Let me say what I have consistently said—preference arrangements are a matter for the Liberal Party organisations. That is the way it was handled on this occasion. It is a matter of public record that the WA Liberal Party state executive made certain decisions. That is of course entirely appropriate. I have nothing further to add.