John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I am perfectly happy to oblige the member for Fraser. I indicated in my answer that I have not authorised the provision of anything. I have not authorised any briefings. I am not aware of any material having been provided. I said I would inquire of the minister. The minister has indicated that he has not, his staff have not and his department have not. I will continue to make inquiries. If I find there is anything that needs to be added, I will do so publicly, but let me say through you, Mr Speaker, to the member for Fraser that the truth is I am not aware of any information having been provided. I have not provided any, I have not authorised any and I would not think it appropriate to do so. In every respect, that is a complete, total, candid and thorough answer.

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