Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's previous answers about the Parkinson inquiry. Will the Prime Minister table the following documents in parliament: the minister's letter requesting leave, received in PMO on 28 July 2014; the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's advice about the leave request, document No. B14/2264 dated 29 July 2014 and signed by an assistant secretary of the department; and the response from the office of the Prime Minister approving the minister's leave dated 30 July 2014? (Time expired)

Mr Bowen interjecting—

Mr Shorten interjecting—

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

The member for McMahon and the Leader of the Opposition will cease interjecting.

Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Link to this | Hansard source

That was a polite inquiry for information, and I thank the honourable member for it. I can say to the honourable member: when the secretary has completed his advice to me, I will, obviously, advise the House, and I will consider his request and consider what material should be tabled in the context of reporting that decision. So I thank him for his suggestion.