House debates Questions without Notice
Assistant Treasurer
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:22 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's desire to uphold ministerial standards. Was the decision for Senator Sinodinos to stand aside made by Senator Sinodinos, the Prime Minister or his office?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
As I have already told the parliament, Senator Sinodinos saw me earlier today and advised me of his decision to stand aside. He made the decision and I have to say it is in the best and most honourable Westminster tradition that he should do so.