Save Search

Note: Where available, the PDF/Word icon below is provided to view the complete and fully formatted document
 Download Current HansardDownload Current Hansard    View Or Save XMLView/Save XML

Previous Fragment    Next Fragment
Thursday, 28 June 2001
Page: 25429


Senator GREIG (5:13 PM) —I just wanted to respond briefly to some comments the minister made at the beginning of his contribution. The minister said, reflecting on my position on this bill, that I was saying it was all too difficult and therefore nothing should be done. That is a complete misrepresentation of my position and I will not allow it to pass. I have never said that nothing can be done. My position is that it ought not be done. I am not a prohibitionist; I do not support the prohibition of online gambling. In addition, I argue strongly—and will continue to do so throughout this debate—that it cannot be done. Regardless of your moral, philosophical or social position or reasoning, I believe strongly that technically it cannot be done. My position is that it ought not be done and cannot be done. Never have I said that it is too difficult and therefore should not be attempted.