Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
3:14 pm
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Ms Anna Burke Speaker
Does the Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
In question time today the Prime Minister accused me of wanting to rip off the people of Tasmania. I want to make it crystal clear that, in respect of GST allocations, Tasmania will not be worse off under any future coalition government.
Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Ms Anna Burke Speaker
Does the Deputy Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?
Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Yes, in question time today.
Ms Julie Bishop Curtin, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
In question time today the Prime Minister maintained that I had insisted on a per capita basis for the GST. I have never made such a claim—not ever.