Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Hume for her question. I am a little bit surprised that this question is being asked at this time, given the announcement in respect of former senator Ketter was made some months ago. We very publicly announced that the vacancy that was open in San Francisco was going to be filled by Mr Ketter. We have followed all the usual processes—

You might not like this, Senator Canavan, but we have followed all the usual processes that apply in the selection of people who represent us in these missions overseas. I'm very comfortable, I have to say, with the appointment of Mr Ketter. His—