House debates Personal Explanations

Monday, 16 October 2017 House of Representatives

Bill Shorten

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

3:16 pm

Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.

Tony Smith

Tony Smith Speaker

Does the Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?

Bill Shorten

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

Yes, I do.

Bill Shorten

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

In question time today the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection made allegations in relation to my visit to the Oaky North mine. As I said last week, I do not condone unlawful or disrespectful behaviour whoever does it.

Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

Then why do you turn up to support it?

Bill Shorten

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

As a father, I can tell you that I find that sort of language disgusting and abhorrent. If it is true it must immediately be reported to the police. These workers have been locked out by a multinational company until they accept cuts to their pay and conditions, but there is never an excuse for this type of language.

Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

Give back the money!