Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

One has to make decisions in the context of the particular times. If what Senator Ludlam is saying is that there is about to be a break-out of hostilities in the Subcontinent and that we should be taking that into account, let him put that on the public record. Let him indicate that. Let him indicate whether he believes India or Pakistan will be the aggressor et cetera and just put it into context.

We believe that the purpose of Australian uranium, which will solely be used for the purposes in the agreement, is to supply the Indian population so that an energy source that the honourable senator and I get to enjoy, and most Australian citizens get to enjoy, each and every day will also be made available to vast numbers of Indians that actually live in abject poverty because they do not have access to a regular supply of electricity. (Time expired)