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

As these things usually go, this proposal originated with the minister for the environment. It was a new policy proposal put forward by the minister for the environment. It is a policy which supports the future health of the Great Barrier Reef, which Senator Keneally voted in favour of. This is a very important initiative which has gone through all of the appropriate processes of government, and we are very grateful for Senator Keneally's support.