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SenateTuesday 30 June 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:05): Every member of the Labor caucus was proud to vote for tax cuts for working people. Every member of the Labor caucus was proud to vote for tax changes which ensure first home buyers have a fair crack at the market. Every member of the Labor caucus was proud to vote for fairer tax arrangements.

You see, we on this side, unlike you opposite, actually have a collective decision-making process, and we know who we stand for and what we believe in. That makes us really unique when compared to those opposite. You do not know who you are, what you stand for or what you represent.

You don't know whether you're chasing Senator Hanson or the teals. You don't know who you are or what you stand for. We do.

The PRESIDENT: Order across the chamber! That was a disgraceful display. This is not a football match.

It is not your role, particularly those on my left, to yell louder than the minister. You ask a question. The answer is given, and you listen in silence.

SourceSenate, Tuesday 30 June 2026 — official recordTA-260630-senate-9296234ccee4:s157