Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

I do not believe that the Australian public are of the view that our democracy is for sale, in the terms so exaggeratedly put by the honourable senator. I believe that most people in Australia say that we have, in general terms, a fair system, one that can of course be improved—and I look forward to the electoral reforms that were previously announced by a former Special Minister of State which I believe will enhance the electoral system. Once those reforms are implemented, I think we will have a very robust electoral system which the Australian people will have even greater confidence in.