Tanya Plibersek Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
3:12 pm
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?
Tanya Plibersek Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
I do, several times.
Tanya Plibersek Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
The Minister for Health referred to a press release from me as health minister in 2010. I was not the health minister in 2010. I did not become health minister until December 2011.
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
Yes, I do.
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
The Manager of Government Business claimed again today during question time that our plan for tackling crime in the building and construction industry is not serious. The opposition has proposed an AFP-led task force, working with the powerful Australian Crime Commission to crack down on these allegations. The most serious response is a police response and that is what I, on behalf of Labor, propose it.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
I say to the Leader of the Opposition that that is argument. The deputy leader gave a personal explanation quite properly. It has to be a statement about what was said and why it is untrue, not arguing a position you have taken.
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
3:13 pm
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a further personal explanation.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
Yes, most grievously by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
The foreign minister accused me of being anti-American. I like America.
Natasha Griggs Solomon, Country Liberal Party
Madam Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?
Natasha Griggs Solomon, Country Liberal Party
On the member for Lingiari's website and media report, he has issued a statement:
Significantly, the Member for Solomon voted three times to disallow debate on an issue that seriously effects the Northern Territory. By doing so she has shown that she is not prepared to stand up for territory small business, jobs and communities.
I suggest that the member for Lingiari apologise, update his website and check the Hansard.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
The member is engaging in argument and will resume her seat. If the member for Solomon is saying she did not vote in that manner then she may say so, but not engage in argument.
Natasha Griggs Solomon, Country Liberal Party
I did not participate in that vote and I would like the member for Lingiari to make an apology, update his website and check Hansard.