Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

That is an absolutely outrageous slur. Quite frankly, Senator Siewert—through you, Mr President—you should be ashamed of yourself. At no point has the government tried to downplay the importance of any part of this Australian community. We have at all times sought to provide protection and support for all Australians, including children, and it's an outrageous slur.