Barnaby Joyce New England, National Party, Minister for Agriculture
3:56 pm
Mr Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Bruce Scott Deputy-Speaker
Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?
Barnaby Joyce New England, National Party, Minister for Agriculture
Yes.
Barnaby Joyce New England, National Party, Minister for Agriculture
I answered a question on Monday, 20 October 2014 from the member for Hunter in relation to drought assistance. Further to my answer to the House on Monday, 20 October 2014, I provided additional information to the House on Wednesday, 22 October 2014.
On 20 October 2014 I understand a request for minor edits was made to Hansard by my staff without my knowledge. My staff have been counselled. Consistent with standing orders, I have asked that the changes requested by my office be removed from the Hansard before the Hansard is finalised.