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

I refer the member to my earlier responses on this matter. There is no information that's been put before me that suggests that this has been undertaken, and I've been very clear to the House about that. When it comes to the issues that this House is dealing with in regard to the matters involving Brittany Higgins and the many other issues that have arisen since, these are issues that I know have caused deep distress across the Australian community. What they are seeking from the government is what we are seeking to provide, and that is to ensure that, first of all, we put in place immediately the support line and assistance to people who are working in this House to ensure that, if they find themselves in a position where they need to reach out and get counselling and supporting, that service is being provided. The government has taken action to put that in place. In addition to that, there is the multiparty committee process which has been put in place under the Sex Discrimination Commissioner that will investigate these issues and ensure that they bring back recommendations to this parliament.

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