There are claims in the Fairfax papers today that I was made aware of more extensive dealings between the member for Hunter and Ms Helen Liu. This is incorrect. In late March last year, my former chief of staff was contacted by a solicitor at Slater and Gordon. No specific allegations were raised. A subsequent email was sent, containing a photograph of Mr Fitzgibbon on a plane with an unnamed Chinese gentleman. No words or allegations were contained in the email. The government made appropriate checks and, given the lack of specific allegations and no supporting documentation, determined that no further action was required.