Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
3:16 pm
Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.
Tony Smith Speaker
Does the Leader of the Opposition claim to have been misrepresented?
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
Yes, I do.
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 Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
Then why do you turn up to support it?
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 Dickson, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
Give back the money!