Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

So this has been the subject of negotiation between yourself and Senator Hanson? It is a change which delivers a benefit to high-income people who get paid more than the standard superannuation rate. That sounds exactly like the situation of most senators. Why is it that Senator Hanson can come in here—she's not even here, actually. She can't be bothered to come and defend her own amendments. You're here carrying the can for her, Minister. But you've agreed to this. Why is it that you think that approving an amendment that directly benefits Senator Hanson is appropriate?