Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Further to your comments and on the point of order, something does not become any less offensive because it has been recouched in that way. I certainly believe it is a very offensive reflection on me. I think most of my colleagues would regard themselves as being offensively reflected upon and these comments should be withdrawn.

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