Senator ROBERTS (Queensland) (15:55): From the moment that Senator Waters resigned, I have called for a review of all MPs' and senators' citizenship and stated that I would present my documents to such a review. I initiated, and I continue to support, such a review for impartial and independent assessment of citizenship. That is contrary to Senator Di Natale's statement just a few minutes ago—completely contrary. And I remind senators here that Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party 19 years ago started earnestly to question citizenship. This is not something that we come to as Johnny-come-lately. This is something that we started 19 years ago and, in this instance, I started. Our supporters have been very strong in their support of me, and they have said: 'Hang in there, mate. This shouldn't be happening.' And I have said to them, 'This should be happening. This is our constitution at work.' Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: On my left. Senator ROBERTS: Unlike Senator Di Natale, I like section 44. I love section 44 because I know I have done the right thing. Senator Marshall: I'm starting to like it too. Senator ROBERTS: Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is about honesty, transparency and accountability. Honourable senators interjecting— Senator ROBERTS: Contrast my behaviour prior to nomination with the ex-senators Ludlam and Waters, both of whom are lawyers—I am not. Honourable senators interjecting— Senator ROBERTS: They admitted they'd made an error, but they also admitted they didn't investigate. Before I signed that nomination form, I checked and took all reasonable steps that I believed necessary. I am accountable to the people I serve—the people of Queensland and Australia. Sadly, though, as I expected, and as the media has confirmed, elements of the media have misrepresented my position and statement—not once, not twice—repeatedly. Sadly, some senators have made false statements based on media claims. That is all they have. It is clear that MPs won't allow a review body. It seems highly unlikely that the review that I initiated, and that the Greens are now pursuing, won't occur. That leaves me with only one option for a fair hearing, and that is the High Court where I will be pleased to tender my documents. In the interests of honesty, openness and transparency, and with support from Senator Pauline Hanson, I will tender my citizenship documents to the High Court to confirm that I was eligible to be elected as a senator to the Australian parliament. I am very confident I am eligible because otherwise I would not have signed that nomination form. In the days and weeks ahead, I look forward to other senators and MPs born overseas, or with parents or grandparents of foreign citizenship, following my lead. I am confident of my case and look forward to the process ahead. For now, though, it is business as usual. We have a lot of work to do in the Senate serving the people of Queensland, and Australia.