House debates Questions without Notice
Assistant Treasurer
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
3:00 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Earlier in question time, the Prime Minister said that he did not believe that Senator Sinodinos has done anything wrong. So why did he agree with Senator Sinodinos that he should, in fact, resign?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
I want to make it absolutely crystal clear that Senator Sinodinos has stood aside. He has not resigned. Because he has acted in an exemplary and an honourable fashion, and in accordance with the Westminster tradition, I am looking forward to his return to the ministry.