Senate debates Bills
Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2017; In Committee
Cory Bernardi SA, Australian Conservatives
6:36 pm
Yes, I am, Senator Hanson-Young. I did mention in my second reading speech the importance of these amendments in respect of prime ministers. I do believe that it has become a bit of a circus. We have had a number of prime ministers in a very short space of time. I do not think the Australian founding fathers anticipated that would be the case or that there would be lifetime benefits attached to those who, in some instances, have not done a great service to our nation despite attaining high office.
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