Ian Macdonald (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Well, Senator Cameron, these Australian businesses employ Australian people. Why would they disadvantage themselves by having to pay a tax rate that is far more than that of their competitors? I can never understand it, Senator Cameron. You keep saying you support the workers. The only—

The CHAIR: Senator Macdonald, I remind you to go through the chair.

Yes, I'll speak through you—thank you, Chair. I'm really just responding to Senator Cameron's disorderly interjections. But you're right. I'll resist responding to his interjections and speak to you. Of course, I hear from down in the corner—

The CHAIR: Senator Macdonald, if you would resume your seat please. Senator Whish-Wilson.