House debates Statements on Indulgence

Thursday, 27 June 2013 House of Representatives

Peter Slipper

Peter Slipper Fisher, Independent

3:29 pm

On indulgence, the honourable member for North Sydney asked me to clarify the remarks that I had made during my precautionary valedictory speech. I was not present at the meeting between Mr Brough, Mr Hockey and Mr Palmer. All I said in my speech was that over breakfast Mr Palmer mentioned—

Bruce Scott

Bruce Scott Deputy-Speaker

The member for Fisher is seeking my indulgence but is now going to an argument rather than saying where he was misrepresented.

Peter Slipper

Peter Slipper Fisher, Independent

I apologise, Mr Deputy Speaker. What I was saying was Mr Palmer said that Mr—

Bruce Scott

Bruce Scott Deputy-Speaker

No, the member for Fisher will resume his seat.