Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Thirty years ago many will remember former Prime Minister Hawke. He took the principled stand against the CFMEU's predecessor, the BLF. He actually deregistered them—a former Labor Prime Minister. And then of course you have former ACTU President, Martin Ferguson. He's also called upon the Labor Party to sever ties with the CFMEU.

Senator Cameron interjecting—

Unfortunately, all we hear from those on the other side—unfortunately, not Senator Cameron—is actually deafening silence. The law is there to protect honest and hard-working Australians, honest mum and dad subcontractors who cannot stand up to big, head contractors and big unions, and all who have to obey the law. We all have a choice in this place: who do you stand with? Those who bully and intimidate, or those who are bullied and intimidated?