Matthew Canavan (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia) Share this | Hansard source

Of course, I've spoken with my colleagues about what we need to do in response to the Queensland election. I take the preamble there too. Yes, we may have come fourth, but the Labor Party has probably lost the seat of Rockhampton for the first time in history. That's no record to be proud of. They deserted you, Senator Watt. You have no policies for Rockhampton. Your own candidate didn't know anything about the Rookwood Weir. He couldn't answer a question about it—it was embarrassing. The people of Rockhampton have worked you guys out. You take them for granted. You think you don't have to do anything for them and, finally, they've worked out that there other choices on the ballot paper.

I think Senator Watt's a little jealous. We have got a Christmas party next week and he's welcome to come along too. I'm extending a personal invite to Senator Watt: come to our Christmas party and see if you like the feel of the party room. We may be able to take you in next year!