Pauline Hanson (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

I'm gobsmacked by that answer. I cannot believe it. We're talking about the most important part of this legislation, which my phones have been ringing hot about, and you're telling me it's confidential. We're not going to hear what they have to say about it? I think that is a poor answer on your behalf to the people of Australia. You won the election—well, you didn't win it, on 32 per cent, but you run the government—and the whole fact is that you're telling me that you're open and honest with the people of Australia? You were going to lead a government that would be there for the people—that would be accountable to the people. I'm asking you for something that's important to the people of Australia, and you can't give it. Do you know why? I believe it's because it's not there. I think you have misled this chamber. I don't think you're being up-front about it and I don't think the chief justice was actually consulted. I tell you what, if they had consulted the minister, if they made this comment about consultation and advice then that would have been on the record because it would be very important. If they had stated that it should be taken out then you would be forthcoming with it, but you are not, so I don't believe that you're being up-front about this. You can reflect on that unless you want to answer me. I'd be quite happy to hear your answer to that one. Have you got anything to say, Minister?