House debates Questions without Notice
Sinodinos, Senator Arthur
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:43 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that ministerial salaries must continue to be paid until a minister resigns or is sacked?
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
I can confirm that the stood-aside Assistant Treasurer is forfeiting his salary and is not accessing his entitlements.