Carol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Pocock. I'll just seek some advice. While I'm getting specific advice, I'm not sure if you were in the chamber when I made it clear that we were supporting the three amendments that you are opposing. They go to selection for appointment and disclosure of interests. As I've already said, the appointments to this board will be on the basis of relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and/or experience—so it's merit-based. I can't speak about the situation regarding other boards, board members and appointments other than what we have here before us today.