George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I know the Prime Minister does not agree with those remarks either—neither does Senator Birmingham, nor I, nor, I daresay, any member of this government. May I point out that this has already been addressed by Senator Birmingham. But you, by your conduct, are showing what you really think about the issue, because the issue is more important than certain remarks attributed to one senator. The issue is whether we make proper provision in our schools for children with a disability. We are bringing forward a bill that will make better provision for them, and you are voting against it.