Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

I suggest to Senator Conroy that he starts with getting his facts straight. It is interesting that after his great carry-on last week industry representatives said his comments were absolute codswallop. That is exactly what Senator Conroy is: nothing but a lot of codswallop. He was told by one commentator to go and do a work experience course and learn a bit about broadcasting. We know that Mr Lindsay Tanner is brought in whenever Senator Conroy slips up, disappears or cannot handle his portfolio. He should whip out and learn a few facts about his portfolio. Then he can ask a question.