Senator Eric Abetz

“The Green Labor Alliance who pride themselves on Parliamentary scrutiny, have this evening ensured that 4 Bills faced the guillotine in the Senate, rammed through without a single word of debate,” Senator Abetz said.

• The Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2011
• The Tax Laws Amendment (2011 Measures No. 7) Bill 2011
• The Navigation Amendment Bill 2011…..and
• The Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011

“Julia Gillard promised to let the sun shine in to enable greater accountability; Senator Bob Brown has pulled down the shutters.”

“Julia Gillard lied to the Australian people when she said there would be no Carbon Tax under a Government she led. She treated the Australian people with contempt and denied them a voice when she shut down the debate.”

“Tonight in the Senate Labor and the Greens have once again denied the Australian people the right to proper Parliamentary process.”

“The Australian people expect that important legislation before the Parliament should be subject to proper scrutiny,” Senator Abetz said.