Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:45): As my good friend the Attorney said in response to a Greens question, the circumstances surrounding an unfortunate comment have been dealt with by the minister. He apologised and, as far as we are concerned, that is the beginning and the end of the matter.
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