House debates Questions without Notice
Sinodinos, Senator Arthur
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:12 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister, referring to the Prime Minister's reference in his last answer about truthfulness. When did the Prime Minister become aware that Senator Sinodinos stood to make $20 million for facilitating a deal involving Australian Water Holdings and the New South Wales government? When did he, the Prime Minister, become aware?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
What counts is that the highest standards of this parliament are upheld, that people can be confident that there is integrity in our public life. Senator Sinodinos upheld those principles—
Mr Tony Burke Watson, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance
Madam Speaker, on a point of order under 104(a), if the Prime Minister has decided he is not going to answer questions today he should let us know.
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker
I am fully aware of what 104(a) is. The member will resume his seat. Has the Prime Minister concluded his answer?