House debates Questions without Notice

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Thursday, 10 August 2017 House of Representatives

Tanya Plibersek

Tanya Plibersek Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition

2:11 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister confirm that Commonwealth Electoral Act protections against electoral fraud, bribery and intimidation don't apply to his $122 million survey?

Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister

2:12 pm

The survey, as she describes it, will give every single Australian their say.

Mr Bowen interjecting—

Ms Catherine King interjecting—

It will be conducted in accordance with the law. It will give every Australian their say, and I encourage every Australian to exercise their right to have their say.

Tony Smith

Tony Smith Speaker

The member for Ballarat will leave under 94(a). The member for Sydney will resume her seat for a second. The member for McMahon is warned!

The member for Ball a rat then left the chamber.