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

Senator Ketter, I don't know what Senator O'Sullivan's arrangements are and who he speaks to. Senator O'Sullivan is a very industrious senator and he speaks to many colleagues. But, Senator Ketter, you asked about a commission of inquiry. I've explained to you why—in redressing the problem that the government, like the opposition, acknowledges is a matter of legitimate public concern—a royal commission is not the best mechanism or vehicle to deal with that problem.