Andrew Gee (Calare, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Sadly, it is writ large, as the member for Riverina points out, on the opposition benches, and it's this churlish and negative approach to the legislative agenda which has become a hallmark of the parliament and the way the opposition is approaching the passing of legislation in this House. They are hypocrites on this issue, and sadly they're also weak on national security, which is, I think a disturbing development which will concern many Australians.

But the reality is this bill does have widespread community support. It's certainly supported in the Calare electorate, and I would like to commend the hardworking minister on bringing this bill forward into this place. I commend him and I commend this bill to the House.

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