Christopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, Mr Speaker. What did the Leader of the Opposition do when it became apparent that Senator Dastyari had this significant problem? How did the Leader of the Opposition satisfy himself that Senator Dastyari did not have a reason to resign? In the past, when these issues have arisen, a proper inquiry has been sought and the Leader of the Opposition or the Prime Minister has satisfied themselves as to the efficacy of the person's story. This Leader of the Opposition did absolutely nothing. He took no action. Who knew that Sam Dastyari would have higher standards than the Leader of the Opposition? He knew to resign when Bill Shorten still did not. (Time expired)

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