Doug Cameron (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

First of all, could I indicate that the motion that was before the Senate, general business notice of motion No. 783, was in my name and Senator Rhiannon's. I apologise for missing that out.

Could I also indicate that it is okay coming here talking about Fair Work Australia and about people needing to get round the table to deal with these issues, but this is the first time I have ever heard of this happening in Australia where workers have received an email or a text message to sack them from a major multinational company. This is outrageous. I thank the Senate for supporting the resolution in my name and Senator Rhiannon's name, and I think it is incumbent upon this company to get round the table with the workers and the Maritime Union of Australia, resolve this dispute and treat its workers with respect.