If you want any proof of their intentions, other than observing this chamber, listen to what comes out of their own mouths. Mr Coorey of the Financial Review reported that one coalition MP told him:

We can't win the election unless we defeat the Voice solidly, ie we need to defeat it to get to the election starting line.

If you ever wanted an example of why Scott Morrison's leftovers are still continuing his legacy, it's that message to Phil Coorey.

Honourable senators interjecting—