Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

First, the list I have includes, as I have said, the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance, which I am advised is made up of over 30 First Nations groups. There is also a commitment to consult with business, farmers, environment groups and many others. The senator raised the issue of the importance of broad support. It is unfortunate—and we've seen some of it in this chamber—that there are some who would rather have a divisive, angry debate over this than try and work as the parliament was able to in the context of the parliamentary inquiry chaired by Warren Entsch. I think we've seen the politics played on this issue. I would hope that people could come together and actually work out how we protect this heritage. (Time expired)