House debates Questions without Notice

Australian Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, 25 February 2015 House of Representatives

Bill Shorten

Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition

2:24 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, how is it possible to view the following evidence from the Attorney-General yesterday as anything other than seeking a resignation and offering another job? I quote Attorney-General Brandis:

It was my wish that Professor Triggs, having reflected on her position, would recognise that it was untenable and was doing the commission harm … I did say to Mr Moraitis that I hoped Professor Triggs could be encouraged or would be willing to serve the government in other capacities …

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