Brian Mitchell (Lyons, Australian Labor Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I seek indulgence to make a brief statement.

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

The member for Lyons may proceed.

Brian Mitchell (Lyons, Australian Labor Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Earlier today I saw some vision on ABC TV, which included some heated words from me towards a Press Gallery journalist. I have spoken to Matt Wordsworth from the ABC, and apologised for the encounter. I deeply respect the work that Mr Wordsworth and all his colleagues in the Press Gallery do, and they should be free to do it without fear or favour. Thank you.