Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Mundine and I worked very closely together when I had the Indigenous affairs portfolio. I have a lot of respect for Mr Mundine. He understands the complexities of the issues and makes a very good contribution to the Indigenous affairs debate in this country. But when we were in opposition the Labor Party’s policy was to support the permit system and it will remain so in government.