George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Singh, I have always found my friend Senator John Williams to be a very wise and sagacious individual, and I have always found myself in agreement with him. As a matter of fact, I myself have been pulled up in the street by a person I did not know who said, 'What are you doing about section 18C?' I have. That experience is obviously not an experience that has been shared by Senator Williams. I really cannot go beyond what I said in my answer to your primary question. I actually agree that this is not the most important issue facing Australia today. The issue of jobs, the issue of prosperity, the issue of energy security, the issue of infrastructure, all of which this government has shown the lead on, are far more important. Nevertheless, it is an important issue on which this parliament may usefully do work in responding to the demands of those for whom it is a concern. (Time expired)