Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

the assertion that has been put forward by the Leader of the Opposition. He has other forms in the House where he can pursue that, and he should seek to do so if that's what he wishes to do. The inquiry has been undertaken at arm's length, and I look forward to that inquiry being completed. You will have seen today in Senate estimates that the secretary, as I said he would be, was in attendance. He was in a position to answer questions in relation to the inquiry he is conducting. I look forward to that being done as quickly as it can be and being completed so a report can be provided. I advise the House that he has not provided me with a further update about when I might expect that report. That, indeed, was the case. There was no deadline or timetable available to me when I reported to the House.

I've been very clear with this House about when I became aware of these matters that are the subject of the inquiry. I have been very clear about when I made those inquiries of my office.

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