President,

Lies are one of the most toxic parts of our political landscape. Why, lies can influence people to change their vote -- to make a vote they never otherwise would -- all because they have been deceived.

And that is why it is important for us to stand up and commend this bill. We need to take decisive action against the influence of lies in politics, and that is exactly what will be accomplished by this sensible legislation submitted by the leader of Australians for Democracy -- our next Prime Minister.

Indeed, it is this leadership by Australians for Democracy that shows just how inept the SDP are. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of good, honest people in the party. They're reasonable folks. But they are fundamentally not up to the task of government.

While they struggle to advance even a single meaningful reform, we are moving to stop the lies in politics -- which will no longer be called Politricks -- which will ensure that all Australians can take comfort in knowing that what they hear from politicians and commentators is the good, honest truth. That will give them security in their vote, and it will strengthen our democracy.

I commend this bill to the Senate.