Malcolm Roberts (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

While agreeing with part (b), One Nation opposes this motion. I was present on the day and sitting beside Senator Rennick—and proud to be so. Firstly, I commend Senator Rennick for assisting me and others at the inquiry to expose the dodgy science from academics who do not deserve the title 'scientist'. I commend Senator Rennick for his patience in putting up with some academics dodging his questions. Secondly, Professor Ian Chubb and Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg in the past have misrepresented the science. Indeed, on another matter some years ago, Professor Hoegh-Guldberg reportedly made public statements contradicting his own research. In my experience, neither is a reliable witness. Thirdly, Labor senators, including former senator Doug Cameron, Senator Kim Carr and others, can be frightfully intimidating. So I respectfully suggest that Senator Green get her own party in order before calling into question the conduct of people doing their best to expose what is now proven to be a scam. The evidence we found is highly embarrassing for the Palaszczuk government because we unearthed the fact that there is no scientific evidence— (Time expired)