House debates
Monday, 12 February 2018
Distinguished Visitors
Deputy Prime Minister
2:29 pm
Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) | Link to 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
Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Link to this | Hansard source
Yes, in response to both questions.