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

Unfortunately, the Labor Party haven't done anything—just more weasel words. What they need to do is demonstrate real leadership and sever all ties with the CFMEU. That, of course, means they should stop taking the CFMEU's money. All we have seen to date is weasel words and veiled attempts to excuse this vile behaviour—vile behaviour including threats to rape someone's children. But this record has been played many times before. Too much money is at stake for principles to prevail. The Labor Party has accepted $8 million from the CFMEU in the last five years. But in light of what has been exposed it really does beg the question. If a threat to rape someone's children doesn't mean the Labor Party will sever ties with the CFMEU, what type of behaviour will justify it? (Time expired)