House debates Questions without Notice

Attorney-General

Wednesday, 30 November 2016 House of Representatives

Bill Shorten

Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition

2:57 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister rule out appointing Senator Brandis to a diplomatic or judicial post before the next election?

Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister

I knew that the enmity of the member for Isaacs towards Senator Brandis was an obsession; I did not realise it was infectious.

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Tony Smith

Tony Smith Speaker

The Member for Gorton! Members on my left will cease interjecting!