House debates

Monday, 12 February 2018

Distinguished Visitors

Deputy Prime Minister

2:29 pm

Photo of Bill ShortenBill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

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?

2:30 pm

Photo of Malcolm TurnbullMalcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes, in response to both questions.