Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
3:01 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's claim last week that the skilled migration or 457 visa scheme is 'out of control'. Did the Prime Minister employ her communications director, who is on a 457 visa, because she was unable to find anyone in Australia who was either capable enough or willing to serve in that office in that role?
Julia Gillard Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister
Thank you very much—
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Honourable Members:
Ms Anna Burke Speaker
Order! The Prime Minister will resume her seat. The Prime Minister.
Julia Gillard Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister
Nothing could better demonstrate the difference of approach here between the government and the opposition. You get on with playing your little personality politics; we will get on with creating jobs and opportunity for Australians.
Opposition members interjecting—
Ms Anna Burke Speaker
Order! The individuals on the opposition front bench are warned globally!