House debates

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Questions without Notice

Deputy Prime Minister

2:20 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. I refer to reports on Sky News that the Prime Minister has been ringing National Party members to gauge support for the Deputy Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister still retain confidence in his Deputy Prime Minister?

2:21 pm

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

I'm touched by the Leader of the Opposition's devotion to Sky News—that must be a new one. The answer to the question at the end of his question is yes.