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

I did not hear Senator Canavan's interview, but, as I understand it, you are now attacking Senator Canavan for defending the right of Australians to tell jokes. You are attacking him for defending the right of Australians to tell jokes! For goodness sake, Senator McKim! Have you not gone beyond a parody of yourself when the political party you represent in this chamber is now launching a campaign to prevent Australians telling jokes? The Australian Greens are attacking one of the great properties of the Australian character—that is, the sense of humour. For heaven's sake, Senator McKim—get a life!