Rod Kemp (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is frustrating. All of us would have preferred to see this matter concluded in a far more efficient fashion, but that is not the case. So we are faced with the facts as they now stand—that Senator Stott Despoja and those who support her motion would rather see Mr David Hicks returned to Australia without having to face the charges which have been sworn against him. They are serious charges. This country is involved in very serious matters in relation to terror. Therefore, I cannot support the motion moved by Senator Stott Despoja. (Time expired)