Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

The coalition notes that Australia has had its first referendum in over two decades and that the rarity of this type of electoral event should mean that we consider the lessons learnt for the next time we hold a referendum. However, while sympathetic to the motion, the coalition is not able to support it at this time, noting that JSCEM must report on the inquiry to the 2022 federal election in a timely manner in order to provide the parliament with time to consider any subsequent legislation.