Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Unfortunately, in response to Senator Hume's question, I am. Mr Setka not only threatened ABCC inspectors yesterday; he also made vile comments against senators Hinch and Xenophon for daring to support the rule of law on our nation's building sites. However, I believe that one of the most disgraceful occurrences at yesterday's rally was when Mr Setka also attacked our Australia Federal Police. He said, 'The Federal Police'—the fantastic Federal Police that we read about—'supposed to be protecting us from terrorism. Effing what a shit job you're doing at the moment.'

On behalf of the Turnbull government, I make it very clear that the Turnbull government has nothing but the utmost respect for our Australian Federal Police. We recognise the valuable work our Federal Police have done in protecting us from a number of potential terrorist attacks in recent years, risking their lives to ensure that all Australians are kept safe. And yet Mr Setka could not help himself, attacking the Australian Federal Police merely for doing their jobs. But he also could not help himself and then attacked their impartiality, saying that they are a 'political police force'.

Mr Setka is well known for not caring about the rule of law. He has been found guilty of assaulting the police in the past. In fact, he proudly lists the notorious Mick Gatto as one of his good friends. He has a long history of violence and intimidation. In fact, he once told an employer that he would come after him and that he 'hoped that the employer would die of his cancer'. That is the type of disgusting behaviour Mr Setka indulges in. (Time expired)