Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

Well, there are a number of assumptions in the question put to me about the statement made by Ms Plibersek that I simply don't accept. I will say this. Ms Plibersek has repeatedly indicated that her obligation is to apply the law. What is extraordinary is that Mr Dutton, the Leader of the Opposition, has indicated that he is indifferent to the law on these questions—that he will rule these projects in or out based on how he feels about them.

For the benefit of the chamber, I can outline some of the processes that are required. Essentially, Aboriginal heritage is the responsibility of state governments, but this act exists to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage— (Time expired)