Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

I'm simply responding to the assertions that have been made, throughout this debate, by the opposition that deals have been done or particular people have been appointed. As you have just explained, Senator Paterson, it is a decision for the Prime Minister how appointments are made. Those appointments will be made after this legislation is passed, if that's the will of the Senate.