Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

Of course, those matters will be guided by two things, as my friend from the Greens Senator Shoebridge has indicated. He has some views. But it will be delivered by two things: one is the framework, but the second, and most important, is the independence of the commissioner himself. If you give me a moment, I will just consult with the advisers—

Honourable senators interjecting—

This has been one of the delights of my week—this opportunity to contribute, unsolicited, to this debate! I'm sure the Senate has been delighted to get the benefit of my views on this over the course of the last nine minutes. I understand that there are now other senators who may wish to contribute, and on that basis I'll happily take my seat.