Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, I don't agree with the senator's assumption on any of those fronts. This was clearly a concern raised through our Senate process, Senator, and you know that. I think it's important to put on the record not only what the Greens have done but also what Senator O'Neill has done in terms of the inquiry that took place under the procedures of this house—that something had to change. This amendment has gone through the minister's office. It's gone through this Senate in terms of the second reading speech. If anything, I want to understand: are you not supporting this amendment? Is that what's happening here?