James Paterson (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I have a question for the minister, but before I ask my question of the minister, and in the spirit of goodwill, I want to offer some thanks to other senators. Let me thank Senator Dastyari for very kindly pointing out that it is not a good idea to hire standover men to collect debts from people. That is a great concession on your part, Senator Dastyari, thank you for that. I hope you sent that memo to the CFMEU, because they have not been following your advice on this. That is perhaps why this legislation is necessary.

I would also like to thank Senator McKim for proving that unconstructed sprays are not the preserve of just government or opposition senators, but of the crossbench as well.

Progress reported.