I think so. I agree with the proposition that when people vote in a consultation for members of the Senate they will expect their views to be respected. I think that's the view the Prime Minister will take, and I don't think there's anything unethical or fraudulent about it. I think the Prime Minister will feel the same way as the people who are voting. But the truth of the matter is that the Prime Minister doesn't have to respect the result. You could imagine unusual situations. For instance, a consultation could be contaminated in some way that would lead the Prime Minister to feel that the result should not be respected.
