Paul Scarr (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Why is it that when a private senator's bill is put forward that proposes something positive—it's an incremental change, but it would make at least a small difference—we can't just all get behind it and support it to make that change? Why can't we just get behind it and support it? This Broadcasting Services Amendment (Ban on Gambling Advertisements During Live Sport) Bill 2023 would make a positive difference. It shouldn't matter who's proposing it. It shouldn't matter if it's proposed by the government, the Greens, the opposition or anyone on the crossbench. If it's a positive change, why can't we just all get behind it and support it so that change can be made now? There hasn't been a single argument put against what is being proposed in this private senator's bill—not a single argument. Why can't we just support it, get behind it and implement it now? Why do we have to wait for further reviews? There might be further waves of reform, but why can't we make that change now? Why? This is why people get frustrated with the political process. There hasn't been a single argument of substance against this change.