Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

If I may begin again: obviously, the royal commissioner himself believes that it is wrong for people in his position to address party fundraisers. As the statement issued on his behalf this morning said:

As early as 9.23 this morning (and prior to any media enquiry being received) he advised the organisers that 'if there was any possibility that the event could be described as a Liberal Party event he will be unable to give the address.'

Opposition members interjecting—

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