Mark Dreyfus (Isaacs, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Attorney General) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is again to the Special Minister for State. Today, when speaking about his admission on 60 Minutes, the Special Minister for State told the House:

My recollection of the interview was that the question was put to me in a somewhat disjointed manner and I answered the question without clarifying precisely what part of the question I was responding to. This is confirmed by the tape.

Isn't it clear from the tape that there was only one question to answer? What question did the minister think he was answering when he said, 'Yes I did'?

Mr Pyne interjecting—

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

the Leader of the House will cease interjecting.

Mal Brough (Fisher, Liberal Party, Special Minister of State) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I again refer the honourable member to my statement earlier today.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On a point of order, Mr Speaker: the question was about his statement to parliament.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The member for Grayndler will resume his seat. The minister has answered the question. He is entitled to answer it in any way did he sees fit.