House debates Distinguished Visitors
Deputy Prime Minister
Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:29 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. Next week, the Prime Minister will be overseas. Will the Deputy Prime Minister be Acting Prime Minister in his absence? Does the Prime Minister still retain confidence in his Deputy Prime Minister?
Malcolm Turnbull Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
2:30 pm
Yes, in response to both questions.