George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I might say, Senator Wong: if your concern arises from the fact that it has been reported that Mr Tavoularis donated some years ago some money to the Liberal-National party, I might remind you that political affiliations are never an issue—never an issue—when considering appointment to courts and tribunals, as is evident from the fact that the president of the AAT was himself a former Labor minister. (Time expired)