Ms Julie Bishop (Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer the Prime Minister to his statement in the House today about the member for Lalor and also to his promise to her that:

I will not under any circumstances mount a challenge against your leadership.

I go one step further. If anyone turns on Julia in the 18 months ahead … Julia—you will find me in your corner against them.

If the member for Lalor could not trust the Prime Minister, why should the Australian people believe any promise he makes between now and the election?

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