Senate debates

Friday, 16 June 2023

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023; In Committee

2:45 am

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

Again, we did not discuss the issue of national security. I have to say that this night has taken a twist that even I hadn't anticipated: where the minister just doesn't answer a question so a person can't get the call. Can I now ask: what constitutes serious misconduct?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Minister?

Under the fifth design principle, there is a statement to the effect that the Voice members will be able to be sanctioned or removed for serious misconduct. Who would make that decision? What constitutes serious misconduct: (a) corrupt conduct while a member of the Voice; (b) corrupt conduct before becoming a Voice member; (c) sexual assaults unrelated to the person's role as a Voice member; (d) crimes of violence unrelated to the person's role as a Voice member; (e), crimes of dishonesty unrelated to the person's role as a Voice member; (f), domestic violence; (g) sexual harassment; (h) workplace discrimination; (i) bullying or harassment?

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Minister?

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