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

I said that the government didn't pursue the case, and that is exactly the truth of the matter. The fact that the Leader of the Opposition would seek to misrepresent that in this House is a reflection on him, not the government. The government chose not to pursue that case. I discussed the matter with the Premier, and the government chose not to pursue it.

Mr Albanese interjecting—

The Leader of the Opposition interjects about the use of taxpayers' money. Well, given that now over 50 per cent of the population have received a first dose, under the Leader of the Opposition's plan, he would have shelled out $3 billion for nothing.

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