Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

which is why I am referring it to the Privileges Committee. I am glad that you acknowledge that it is—

An opposition member interjecting—

I am referring it to the Speaker to ascertain whether there is a prima facie breach of privilege. I indicate that the government intends to pursue this serious matter, because it is serious to tell a falsehood to a journalist but even more serious when it is about an alleged no-confidence motion and goes to the responsibility and obligations of the crossbench members of this House of Representatives. I table for your information the page 1 article in The Australian entitled 'Coalition pushes for early poll'.

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