House debates

Wednesday, 13 June 2007

Questions without Notice

Liberal Party

2:30 pm

Photo of Roger PriceRoger Price (Chifley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

My question without notice is to the Prime Minister. Is the Prime Minister aware that a two-hour canape package at the Opera House’s Guillaume restaurant, which shares harbour views across from Kirribilli House, costs $60 per person with drinks extra—

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Order! The member will come to his question.

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room hire is $6,000 and the minimum spend is $30,000?

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That question, as I heard it, is not within the Prime Minister’s responsibilities. If the Chief Opposition Whip would like to rephrase his question, I will listen. The Prime Minister is not responsible for prices at another place in Sydney.

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I refer to the Prime Minister’s response about his Kirribilli House function being part of a hospitality package for conference delegates and business personnel. Is the Prime Minister aware that a two-hour canape package at the Opera House’s Guillaume restaurant, which shares harbour views across from Kirribilli House, costs $60 per person with drinks extra, room hire is $6,000—

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Order! The member will come to his question.

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and the minimum spend is $30,000?

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That question is not within the responsibilities of the Prime Minister.