Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

It is not my job to provide a running commentary on private conversations. It is my job to ensure that standards of decency in public life are upheld. And that is precisely what has happened today. Senator Sinodinos has done the right and honourable thing. I am proud of him and I am looking forward to his return to the ministry.

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